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28 Apr

Posted at 13:53h in Advocacy, Legislative Updates, Position Statements, Press Releases
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On behalf of the of The Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association, we want to thank Governor Shapiro’s Office for their quick action to hear our concerns and their willingness to work with us regarding the scheduling of xylazine as a Schedule III controlled substance. Xylazine is an FDA-approved prescription sedative with pain-relieving and muscle relaxing properties for use in animals. It is one of the most widely used veterinary drugs across many species, including cats, dogs, horses, cattle, deer, elk, rats, mice, wildlife, and zoo animals....

24 Apr

Posted at 14:00h in Advocacy, Position Statements
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Illicit xylazine has been found to be an adulterant in illicit fentanyl and heroin and can contribute to overdose deaths and the development of chronic sores in drug users. Xylazine is an important veterinary sedative used to facilitate the safe handling of many species and is particularly important in livestock. Sedation of fractious animals is essential to keep people and the animals on which they work safe....

23 Feb

Posted at 18:55h in Human Resources & Practice Management, Practice Guidelines, Veterinary Professionals, Veterinary Professionals
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February 16, 2023 – This correspondence comes to inform you of the requirements of the Dog Law, specifically as it pertains to boarding kennel licensing. The statutory requirements of the Dog Law Act necessitate that all veterinarians who board a dog, regardless of whether the boarder is a client or not, must have a kennel license....

26 Jan

Posted at 18:15h in Advocacy, Legislative Updates, Pet Owners, Pet Owners, Veterinary Professionals, Veterinary Professionals
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January 25, 2023 - The Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement (BDLE) has been operating in a deficit for several years and annually requires a transfer of funds to maintain operations.  This has prevented the BDLE from hiring a new warden when a position is vacated, thus resulting in the Bureau being understaffed.  It is for this reason that in 2022 the Department of Agriculture reached out again asking for increases to both dog and kennel license fees.  Representative Eddie Day Pashinski plans to introduce legislation to return the BDLE to...

26 Jan

Posted at 16:52h in Advocacy, Legislative Updates, Pet Owners, Pet Owners, Preventive Care, Safety, Veterinary Professionals, Veterinary Professionals
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January 20, 2023 – For many Pennsylvanians, pets are chosen family who deserve all the love, affection and care their human family receive. As a proud parent — to two humans and two dogs — state Rep. Mike Schlossberg takes that seriously....

16 Jun

Posted at 20:10h in Advocacy, Position Statements
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In 2017, NAVTA launched the Veterinary Nurse Initiative in part to address the ongoing credentialed veterinary technician shortage present in Pennsylvania and the rest of the country. NAVTA’s leadership proposes that standardizing the title to “veterinary nurse” enhances public awareness about the role of the CVT/RVT/LVT, as well as providing clarity about the role within the profession....

27 Jan

Posted at 17:34h in Advocacy, Legislative Updates, Veterinary Professionals
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As part of our mission to ensure the vitality of the veterinary profession and enhance animal health and welfare, PVMA continues to take appropriate action against those who practice veterinary medicine without a license. Our profession recently saw a significant win in the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, released the final adjudication of Maria McElwee v. Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs, State Board of Veterinary Medicine....

27 Oct

Posted at 18:58h in Advocacy
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PVMA needs you, our valued members, more than ever. Please take the time to share your support for Senate Bill 907 by contacting Pennsylvania State legislators today. What Is Senate Bill 907? SB907 is sponsored by Senator Gene Yaw of the 23rd District (Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna, and Union Counties). PVMA worked closely with Senator Yaw and staff in crafting this important bill. The bill would create an Animal Welfare Board composed of stakeholders from different fields and perspectives with one common goal: improving the lives of companion animals....

16 Sep

Posted at 18:17h in Human Resources & Practice Management
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In today’s society there are several factors that guide millennials in the workplace. They want to be happier than their parents, find more purposeful work and work with better companies. Millennials also want their employers to align with their personal values. Vacation and sick time are important, but an even bigger lure for young workers is flexible work time. Millennials want to work from home, design their own 40-hour workweek, or have the ability to purchase additional time off. Millennial motivation is also driven by health care and retirement packages. Keep...

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