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January 2015
NEWSLETTER
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9321 Katy Freeway . Houston, TX. 77024 .
Email: OFFICE@HCVMA.ORG WWW.HCVMA.ORG
Letter from the President
Dear Members,
I hope everyone was able to spend time
with family and friends over the holidays.
Our first meeting is January 8th. Because
the meeting comes so early in the month
and so close to the holidays, be sure you
don’t miss it.
Dr. Deb Zoran will be the speaker for our
first meeting. It has been several years
since she has spoken at HCVMA and I’m
excited to have her back. Her topic will
be “The Vomiting Cat”. January is also
the designated meeting that you can bring
a colleague as a guest. If you have a colleague that has not been a part of
HCVMA, please invite them. For this
one meeting only we will wave our usual
evening CE fee of $35. Our sponsor for
this meeting is Antech. Antech has been
a regular sponsor for many years. Without our sponsors, HCVMA could not offer the quality CE that we do and still
keep our dues so reasonable. Please stop
by the Antech table and thank them for
their support.
I would like to welcome our new board
members. Dr. Sara Kaplan-Stein will be
serving as secretary this year. Dr. Dipa
P. Brahmbhatt and Dr. Rachel Walsh are
our two new directors. Thank you for
volunteering your time and talents.
For those of you who don’t know me, I
wanted to offer you a little background
information. I am a native Texan. I
moved to Houston when I was 12. I am a
1981 Texas A&M graduate and I was
fortunate to move back to my hometown
after graduation. After 4 years as an
associate, I started my own practice. I
have been an HCVMA member since
graduation and have really valued the
great CE and camaraderie I have experienced over the years. Hopefully this
year will be no exception. I look forward to seeing you January 8th.
Respectfully submitted,
Lenette Deschamps, DVM
President HCVMA 2015
General
Membership
Meeting
January 8, 2015
Marriott West Loop South
1750 W. Loop South
Ph. 713-960-0111
Social:
6:30 p.m.
Speaker: 7:30 p.m.
Debra Zoran, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, is an Associate Professor and Chief of Small Animal Internal Medicine in the Department of Veterinary Small Animal Clinical Sciences at Texas A&M University. She is a 1984 graduate of Kansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Following graduation, she entered private clinical practice in the Phoenix, Arizona area until returning
in 1987 to Iowa State University for her small animal internal medicine residency. She completed a
Master’s degree and became a Diplomate of the ACVIM – Small Animal Internal Medicine during
her time there. In 1992, she moved to Texas A&M University and completed a PhD in Nutrition
PhD in Nutrition in the laboratory of Dr. Joanne
2015 HCVMA
Lupton. Since 1996, Dr. Zoran has been a member
of the faculty in the Veterinary Medical Teaching
Speaker Roster
Hospital at Texas A&M University where she is
actively involved with clinical, teaching, and reJanuary 8, 2015
search activities in small animal nutrition, gastroDr. Deb Zoran (Texas A&M Universienterology and feline medicine. Dr. Zoran will
ty); “The Vomiting Cat”
present “The Vomiting Cat.”
February 12, 2015
Dr. Natalie Antinoff (Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists); Exotics
March 12, 2015
Dr. Sharon Kerwin (Texas A&M University); “Is It Neurologic or is It Orthopedic”
May 3, 2015
Dr. Richard Ford (North Carolina State
University); Vaccination update and
canine and feline respiratory disease
September 10,2015
Dr. Sandra Merchant (Louisiana State
University); Dermatology
October 11, 2015
Dr. Matt Miller (VETMED Consultants
Phoenix, AZ); Heartworm University in
conjunction with the American Heartworm Association
HCVMA Family Day to be announced
Avian Meeting
January 21, 2014
Canyon Café
5000 Westheimer
Ph. 713-629-5565
7:30 p.m.
R.S.V.P. At 281-495-9455 or
email: ABCanimalandbirdclinic@gmail.com
2 C.E. hours available
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the days off you deserve and peace of mind that
your practice will profit in your absence. Contact
Dr. Martin at 713-946-5311 (H), 281-610-3924
(C).
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Seeking—Full-time Associate Veterinarian.
Progressive small animal practice in the Clear
Lake area (Webster, Texas) is seeking a parttime veterinarian to serve a wonderful and educated clientele. Must have excellent communication skills, be passionate about veterinary medicine and surgery and have a compassionate heart
to serve. Our practice offers advanced veterinary
dentistry training, digital radiography, in-house
laboratory, multi-parameter surgical monitoring
equipment including doppler flow, a knowledgeable and caring staff, and much more. No after
hours or emergency duties are required, veterinary referral centers nearby. Please email your
resume to: careers@nasapethospital.com., or
fax to 281-992-1440, or call Dr. McCoy at
281-704-0471.
9/14
———————————————————Seeking - Full Time, Small Animal Veterinarian with at least 3 years experience for this Lead
DVM/Medical Director position. First year income 100K+, No Emergencies, 1/2 day Saturdays. Opportunity to Partner in practice quickly. Should be proficient and enjoy surgery and
medicine. Beautiful New Facility is breaking
ground this year. Great personality and strong
client communication skills required. Salary/
Production, Profit Sharing, CE, License, Dues,
Health stipend, Vacation and more provided. Come start your ownership dream today but
not alone! Email resume
to: twpcvet@gmail.com or call Dr. Thurmond at
281-772-5531
9/14
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We are inviting applications for a full-time,
experienced veterinary associate with strong
medicine skills as well as experience and confidence in the surgical suite. We are a dedicated
team striving for exceptional patient care and
client service in a supportive environment. There
are no emergency call responsibilities and we
alternate 9a-1p Saturday shifts. We are centrally
located in the Rice Village area of Houston, Texas. The clinic has charming curb side appeal and
we maintain a current, relaxed, and professional
climate within. We guarantee unmatched flexi-
bility to enjoy both your personal life and your
profession. Partnership or staged purchase option
is available for the right individual. If you are
looking for a unique opportunity in a stable, long
-term position with excellent compensation,
please call/fax your resume to: Byron Germann, DVM, 713-524-1456 (office), 713-5243365 (fax) or email rugbyvet@sbcglobal.net
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Premier Veterinary Hospital in League City
now has openings for Experienced Vet Techs.
Our team consists of highly skilled, professional
Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians and other
supporting staff. We are a progressive and thriving full service veterinary hospital for small animals and exotic pets in the heart of League City.
We offer our clients state of the art services. We
greatly value our relationships with our clients
and patients. We have numerous long term relationships, so communication and customer relationship skills are essential. We will only consider applicants that are accomplished in their field
and they must posses a minimum of 12 months
experience. This is an exciting opportunity for
the right individual! Please feel free to visit our
website www.akph.net. Send your resume to:
akphvet@comcast.net or fax to 281.554.7227.
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Seeking—Associate at well-established small
animal clinic, Underwood Animal Clinic, 2199
Underwood Road, LaPorte, TX 77571. We are
located about 20 minutes south of Houston. Candidate must have good communication
skills, soft tissue surgery skills and an interest in
dentistry. The position has a 32-36 hour work
week with no emergency duty. Salary is commensurate with skill and have the normal benefits that can be modified to meet the individual's
needs. I have a well staffed and very enjoyable
clinic. If you are looking for a job, wanting a
change, or know another veterinarian who is,
please contact me. New graduates are welcome. Donna Medford, D.V.M., Underwood
Animal Clinic; office (281)471-4864; home
(281)470-6799; e-mail: don11/14
na_medford@sbcglobal.net
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FT or PT Associate veterinarian needed to join
our busy, growing practice in Southeast Houstoninside the loop. We are looking for an associate
who loves being a veterinarian and cares for
patients just like family. Our facility is stocked
with In-house Idexx labs, AVImark EMR, digital
& dental radiology units, ultrasound, electrocautery, Tonovet, Midmark highspeed dental equipment, surgical monitors and trained staff to help
you. No after hour emergencies. Recent grads
welcomed to apply. Contact Dr. Kathy Palmer
(713) 643-5723 or docpalmr@yahoo.com
11/14
———————————————————FT or PT associate position available in a multi doctor, progressive small animal practice.
We focus on high-quality care for our patients,
and we are looking for a dedicated, compassionate and diagnostically strong veterinarian with
excellent communication skills. Candidate is
comfortable working autonomously with welltrained practice manager, highly-trained staff and
is capable of generating practice growth. Full inhouse lab, radiology, ultrasound, BP monitor,
PO2, ECG, tonometry. Competitive benefits
package. Two Saturdays per month required. No
after-hours emergencies. Critter Fixer Pet Hospital is located in the tall pine trees of Spring Texas,
one of the hottest markets in the country! Send
resume to drbob@critterfixer.com
11/14
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Seeking—Fuul-time D.V.M for SA/exotics practice in the Pearland/Clear lake area. Exotice interest not required. Emphasis on providing quality
patient care, in depth patient diagnostics, client
service and excellent communication skills. Two
year minimum experience preferred. Email resume to BrookdaleAH@aol.com or fax to 281484-3865.
1/15
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Seeking –Full-time LVT for well established
progressive SA practice in southeast Harris County between Pearland and Lear Lake. Email resume
to BrookdaleAH@aol.com or fax to 281-4843865.
1/15
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Gulf Coast Animal Emergency Hospital is currently seeking a small animal emergency veterinarian to join this newly acquired emergency
hospital located at the main Gulf Coast Veterinary
Specialists building (1111 West Loop South in
Houston, Texas.) Applicant must be selfmotivated with excellent multi-tasking skills that
can contribute to our high standard of patient care,
client service, and comprehensive communication.
Candidate will have the opportunity to grow professionally with the hospital and build and sustain
strong relationships with referring colleagues,
clients, and support staff. Contact Ryan Buck at
(713) 579-2596 for questions about this position.
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Associate Veterinarian needed at a newly remodeled Veterinary Hospital in East Houston. We
see a wide variety of diseases and our vets have
the ability to make a huge difference in animals’
lives. Help us create a fun atmosphere where we
work hard and continuously improve the way we
do things. No emergency duties, competitive salary & hours. Please call Beci at 713-451-4206 or
email resume to rlargent@nvanet.com
1/15
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Cedar Bayou Animal Clinic is looking for a parttime Veterinarian. Schedule would be Tuesdays,
Fridays, and some Saturdays. We are a very
busy 1 doctor, small animal practice in Baytown,
Texas. Ideal candidates should be energetic, personable, compassionate, willing to learn, and
teach and be a team player. For more detailed
information please contact Melissa at (281)4271760, or by email cbac3108@gmail.com. 1/15
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Seeking - Experienced kennel technician for
a full-time position. please email your resume to TAHospital@att.net or fax it to
713-467-9158.
1/15
RABIES EXAMS – FIRST AND FINAL EXAM
When a dog, cat or ferret bites a human, the animal must be quarantined for 10 days (240 hours form the time of the bite), regardless of vaccination status. Police service dogs are exempt from quarantine requirements in
Texas. The local rabies control authority will decide, depending on the situation, whether the animal will be allowed home quarantine (HQ) or required to
be in clinic quarantine (CQ).
The quarantined animal must be observed for clinical signs of rabies,
by a licensed veterinarian, on the first and last day of quarantine period and
the medical records should indicate such. An animal in CQ, must be observed by the clinic staff twice daily for any abnormal clinical signs. Any
abnormalities should be immediately reported to the attending veterinarian
and documented in the medical records. In addition, the animal should not be
vaccinated during the quarantine period. Once the quarantine period is over,
any animal NOT current on its rabies vaccine, must be vaccinated for rabies
before it is released back to the owner. For those pets residing in unincorporated Harris County, please remind the owner that all dogs and cats must be
licensed by the county. Licensing a pet is easy and can be done online, in person at HCPHES – VPH or by mail: http://www.hcphes.org/
divisions_and_offices/veterinary_public_health/animals_and_pets/
license_a_pet/
2015 HCVMA
Board of Directors
President: Dr. Lennette Deschamps
281-484-4733
Past Pres: Dr. Andrew Novosad
491-7800
281-
President Elect: Dr. Corbett Post
713-436-2555
V.P.: Dr. Emily Gaugh
713-723-3666
Secretary: Dr. Sara Kaplan-Stein
713-524-3800
Treasurer: Dr. Bill Haglund
713-467-3091
Dr. Dipa Brahmbhatt (2016) 713-418-1801
Dr. Betsy Bryant
(2015) 713-723-8612
Dr. Brenda Flores
(2015) 713-343-9909
Dr. Chris Jones
(2015) 713-693-1144
Dr. Tahl Rozycki
(2015) 713-467-5888
Dr. Rachel Walsh
Dr. Michael White
(2016) 713-468-7955
(2015) 713-418-1806
Please do not hesitate to call your zoonosis veterinarian, Dr. Dipa
Brahmbhatt (Dr. B) about any zoonotic disease cases at your clinic at (713)418-1801 or via e-mail at dbrahmbhatt@hcphes.org. If a zoonotic disease is
diagnosed in your clinic, please report it to HCPHES – VPH by calling your
zoonosis veterinarian or following directions at this web link: http://
www.hcphes.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=73056&pageId=107686
REFERENCES:
Texas Administrative Code: Title 25, Part1, Chapter 169, Subchapter A,
Rule 169.27: http://info.sos.state.tx.us/pls/pub/readtac$ext.TacPage?
sl=R&app=9&p_dir=&p_rloc=&p_tloc=&p_ploc=&pg=1&ti=25&c
h=169&rl=27
Texas Health and
Safety Code:
Sec. 826.042:
http://
Harris County Veterinary Medical Association
9321 Katy Freeway
Houston, TX. 77024
Email: office@hcvma.org
Website: hcvma.org
RELIEF VETERINARIANS
H=Home, M=Mobile, P=Pager and W=Work
Happy Babbish
Diana Blessman
Neal Bernstein
713-906-0361
281-852-2333, 832-656-8817
281-814-0975, 281-814-0976, 281814-3375
Deborah Brian
504-236-3462
William Brian
504-236-3462
Jackie Cole
409-771-4696, jackiecole@wit.net
Shellie Cordon
SerCor1@aol.com
Allison Deeds
512-964-8814
Kathie Digilio
281-468-0433C 281-889-5243
Adam Eiler
281-861-8029 Relief Fri & Sat only
Deanna Ernst
832-660-6567C 281-565-0867 H
Gerald Flottman
281-731-3643
Alice Frei
713-253-9385 alicefrei@sbcglobal.net
David Grant
940-220-0313
Helen Hansen
832-421-1946
Thomas Hoffsteter 281-568-7117
Lloyd Jarmon
713-672-1790
Christina Jones
713-289-9398C 979-776-0477 H
Kristina Lem
281-881-9209
Grace Lewis
979-921-0700H 281-728-0921 C
Helen Martin
713-946-5311H 281-610-3924 C
Cristin McComish
281-636-8019
www.crisitnmccormishdvm.com
Monique McDowell mmcdowell07@gmail.com
or text to 409-771-1704
Mary Sue McGovern 832-334-6682
marysuemcgovern@yahoo.com
Dan Mumford
281-451-4716C
Visarion Muresan
561-322-5829
Rao Perla
713-501-6157
Susan Potter-Francis 281-320-1944
Rene Rubio
832-533-0307
Angela Scire
281-692-9144 H 832-216-5252 C
Evelyn Sierra
832-287-7409 docevelyn@gmail.com
David Thurmond
281-772-5531
Mona Vlasek
409-739-4305
Julia Wagner
713-861-7228
Catherine Westerheim281-222-0186, meowvet@gmail.com
Deborah Wysocki
281-687-5490, dlwvet@aol.com
The HCVMA would like to thank our
sponsors for their financial support in 2015