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News from VNoC & VIoC
Late July/Early August 2014
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Dr. Jay McDonnell recently announced that Emily Mason Kennedy, DVM, has joined the staff of VNoC as a full-time associate veterinarian. Dr. Kennedy, who is trained in emergency medicine, has worked at the Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency Clinic in Annapolis since 2010.
In making the announcement, Dr. McDonnell said, "Dr. Kennedy is an outstanding doctor and will be helping me with hospitalized patients, focusing on their in-hospital care so that they can get better, faster. She'll be also be serving as the point of contact with the primary care veterinarians and owners with hospitalized pets. I hope everyone will have the opportunity to meet her, at least on the phone; I know she'll be a terrific resource for our colleagues in primary care. She will not be seeing patients for any appointments and you can be assured that any patient that is cared for by VNoC is evaluated by me or another board certified neurologist." MORE>>
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Two well-known veterinary neurologist neurosurgeons have joined the staff of VNoC as relief veterinarians: Allison Haley DVM, MRCVS, DACVIM (Neurology), Assistant Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery at the University of Georgia, and Peter J. Early, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology), Clinical Associate Professor, Neurology, at North Carolina State University Veterinary Health Complex.
"I've known Allison and Pete for years. Both are highly skilled neurologists and neurosurgeons," said Dr. Jay McDonnell recently. "I'm blissed out that they will be helping me out by covering two to five days a month." MORE>>
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By Rebecca A. Krimins, DVM, MS
Following are ten questions about fluids. How do you score?
1. Approximately what percentage of body weight (in the dog/cat) is composed of water?
a. 40%
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By Kevin C. Stevens, ARRT, RT (R)(MR)
The auditory canal is a complex series of structures that work together to provide the sense of hearing. Though hearing is the primary function it is a major player in the neurological system. Due to its position in the cranium and relation to several major nerves a myriad of symptoms can be associated with an auditory canal issue. These symptoms can include vestibular signs like head tilt and circling, facial paralysis and twitching, nystagmus, and hearing loss. MORE>>
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Local Events & CE Opportunities
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Next meeting will be in September - TBA
All AACVMA meetings are held at Yellowfin Steak and Fish House, 2840 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. 6:30pm Happy Hour. 7pm meeting. Please RSVP to [email protected].
Sept. 4: Dermatology - Edward Jazic, DVM, DACVD: Dermatology for Animals, Akron, Ohio All meetings are held at The Elks Lodge, 8421 Arlington Blvd. (Rte. 50), Fairfax, VA. Each seminar provides a maximum of 6 hours of continuing education credits: 3 hours in the morning session and 3 hours in the afternoon session. Hyatt Regency, Inner Harbor, Baltimore, MD. |
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808 Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD
VNoC & VIoC: Monday-Friday
1209 Cromwell Bridge Road, Towson, MD
VNoC: Wednesday
For an appointment at either office, call
410-224-0121 ext. 5
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Saturday & Sunday Emergency Consults:
Call 410-224-0121
between 9am and noon, and leave a message. The neurologist will get back to you to discuss your case. Please make sure to leave the best number to contact you that day or the following day. to discuss your case.
For critical care and after hours, our 24-hour ER clinic will coordinate with our neurologist on call to ensure your patient is seen within 24 hours. Additional ER fees will apply.
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