Stimulus loans provided through the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) have played a key role in supporting veterinary care and keeping veterinary practices open during the COVID-19 pandemic, data released this week by the federal government show...
An employee’s mental health includes how they think, feel and act, and includes their emotional and social well-being. It can change over time depending on factors such as their workload, stress and work-life balance. DID YOU KNOW that 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness annually? A recent study by Deloitte revealed that less than half receive treatment. A study from the Mental Health in the Workplace Summit also found that mental illness is the leading cause of disability for U.S. adults aged 15 to 44 and that more...
Expanding on the business safety order signed by Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine in April 2020 that requires the wearing of masks in businesses, Governor Tom Wolf announced a new order signed by Dr. Levine that takes the mask-wearing directive one step further. With this order, signed under Dr. Levine’s authority under the Disease Prevention and Control Act, masks must be worn whenever anyone leaves home. The order takes effect immediately. Read More ...
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That's right! PVMA is proud to introduce the Education Center as a new benefit for our Members. This learning management system offers continuing education (CE) and professional development courses for FREE to all PVMA Members! With PVMA's Education Center you can: View a growing library of courses Watch and replay courses on demand Receive PVMA PA-state approved CE for eligible courses Maintain your CE records Evaluate and review speakers and courses View on any monitor or smart device Access using your PVMA website login VIEW COURSES Do you have a friend or colleague that's not...
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association President Dr. Kate Harnish today reminded Pennsylvanians of the importance of getting back on track with regularly scheduled pet vaccinations and boosters. Maintaining up-to-date vaccines is not only important for the health and well-being of cats and dogs, but for the health and safety of Pennsylvanians. "As we work to safely reopen Pennsylvania and counties move from red to yellow and green phases, it's important for Pennsylvanians to schedule well visits for their four-legged companions to keep them up to date with...
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On March 19, 2020, Governor Wolf and the Secretary of Health ordered the closure of all non-life-sustaining businesses to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The Governor’s Order is available here and the Secretary of Health’s Order is available here. All life-sustaining businesses maintaining physical operations during the COVID-19 pandemic must follow the Secretary of Health’s worker safety order, effective April 15, 2020. Veterinary medicine services are life-sustaining businesses and have been permitted to continue to operate under the Governor’s Order. The designation of veterinary medicine as a life-sustaining business does not eliminate the need for...
Below you will find a recording of this webinar that was held on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, with Dr. Sarah Wooten and sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. This webinar summarized: Learning to navigate the human fear response Choosing how to respond to a challenging situation 5 ways to respond to difficult situations with clients and/or staff ...
When applying for relief or small business loans, you may be asked for a NAICS code on the application. For veterinary practices, you may use: Veterinary Services: 541940. This industry comprises establishments of licensed veterinary practitioners primarily engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine, dentistry, or surgery for animals; and establishments primarily engaged in providing testing services for licensed veterinary practitioners. For more industry specific codes, visit their website. Read More ...
