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To enhance the ability of member veterinarians to improve animal well-being and public health, and to promote the quality of veterinary medicine.

Recent News

New England Regional Veterinary Conference

Online registration for the 2010 New England Regional Veterinary Conference is now available. For more information and to register, please visit www.nevma.org.

Annual Pet Photo Contest Winners Announced

CVMA is pleased to announce the winners of its 2010 photo contest.  The winning photo was submitted by Kim Marchand of Winsted, CT. The second place photo was submitted by Joanne R. Beique of Coventry.  Read about the winning photos.

1st Place Photo
 

2nd Place Photo

Nominations Needed for CVMA's 2011 Awards!

CVMA members are asked to consider making nominations for the Veterinarian of the Year, the Health Care Team Member of the Year, and Pet of the Year. Mark your calendar now for the 2011 Awards Celebration on the evening of February 2, 2011 at the Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, CT. All nominations must be made by CVMA member veterinarians. Please send your nomination form in to the CVMA office by October 31, 2010. Click here for more information.

State Rabies Protocol Manual Revised

In December 1991 with assistance from state and private agencies, the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Association published the “State of Connecticut Manual for Rabies Management and Protocols”. It served as an essential reference for veterinarians and other professionals who were expected to provide assistance and advice regarding rabies. The Connecticut Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Connecticut Department of Public Health and the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Association, has updated that information and published it on a new website.  It provides links to further information about rabies and whom to contact in the event of a rabies incident.

Dr. John de Jong elected District 1 Representative

Dr. John H. de Jong of Weston, MA has been elected District I representative to the AVMA, representing the New England states and New York. This election was held in accordance to Article V Section 6(b) of the AVMA Bylaws. Dr. de Jong’s term (2010-2016) on the Executive Board will begin at the close of the 2010 Annual Session of the AVMA House of Delegates in Atlanta, Georgia in July. He will replace Dr. Douglas Aspros, whose term expires at that time. 

Mandatory Continuing Education       

Governor Jodi Rell has signed into law a requirement that Connecticut veterinarians obtain at least 24 hours of continuing professional education every two years.  The CE requirement will affect license renewals beginning on July 1, 2011.  For additional information, click here.

CVMA Veterinarian Served in Haiti Following the Earthquake

The Connecticut State Animal Response Team (CTSART) answered a call from the Animal Response Coalition of Haiti (ARCH), a coalition of several transnational, animal welfare, non-governmental organizations for a veterinarian to serve in that country following its major earthquake. Dr. Christopher Gargamelli of the Animal Emergency Hospital of Central Connecticut spent five days in Haiti in early February administering to both farm animals and domestic animals.  Dr. Gargamelli is the CVMA Vice President and Region 2 Animal Response Team Leader.  

Red Flags Rule Delayed Until December 31, 2010

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that it will once again delay enforcing the Red Flags Rule, intended to protect consumers from identity theft, through December 31, 2010. AVMA will continue to pursue federal legislation to exempt various small businesses, including veterinary practices, from the rule.  The House of Representatives approved H.R. 3763 on Oct. 21, 2009 by a 400 to 0 vote. 

USDA Revising Program - All Accreditation Expiring - Vets Need to Re-apply

The USDA APHIS has revised its National Veterinary Accreditation Program.  Under the new regulations, veterinarians accredited before February 1, 2010 must apply to continue their accreditation in the revised program.  If they do not apply, their accreditation will expire.  See additional information .  You can also learn more at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animalhealth/vet_accreditation.  For questions, contact the State Veterinarian's Office at 860-714-2505 or the USDA's New England area office at 508-363-2290.

CVMF

The Connecticut Veterinary Medical Foundation is the charitable and service arm of the veterinary community in Connecticut.  Click here for more information.