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Dear AVMLA Members,
As you're making summer plans, be sure to include the 2024 AVMLA Continuing Education Program in your travel schedule!
Registration is now open and you'll want to be sure you're in Austin, TX with us June 22-23. This groundbreaking two-day conference will take place at the Courtyard Austin Downtown/Convention Center in conjunction with the AVMA Conference.
AVMLA speakers will focus on the importance of recognizing and reporting on animal abuse, non-competes, pet custody, FDA updates affecting veterinary practice, HISA updates, telemedicine and more!
Discover conference sponsor opportunities and advertising option details here.
Don't forget to renew your membership with AVMLA!
AVMLA Membership Benefits:
· Monthly e-Newsletter on legal issues in veterinary medicine.
· Ongoing CLE and CE education through our webinar series.
· Peer-to-peer dialogues for personalized insights and discussions.
· All for an incredible value of $15.00 a month.
Get Involved with AVMLA
We invite you to deepen your engagement with AVMLA. Consider roles as a volunteer, contributor, sponsor, committee member, mentor, presenter, or even leadership positions.
Thank you for your unwavering support of the AVMLA. Together, we’re shaping the future of veterinary law and medicine.
Debra Hamilton, JD
AVMLA President 2023-2024
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May's Membership Meeting, Tuesday, May 28, 8pm, ET. Guest Speaker:
Kenyon Conklin, VDM, JD
Topic: AVMLA 2024 Program
Facilitator:
Debra Hamilton, JD, AVMLA President
Register here.
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MAY MONTHLY MEETING: Animal Cruelty Investigations | |
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Join AVMLA for our May Member Meeting, May 28, 2024, 8PM, ET.
Topic: AVMLA Continuing Education Program Overview
Guest Speaker: Kenyon Conklin, VDM, JD
Join Dr. Conklin, AVMLA Program Chair and President-Elect, for the May Member Meeting where she will discuss the upcoming 2024 AVMLA continuing educational program.
The topics covered will include:
- Recognizing and reporting animal abuse
- Understanding non-competes
- Navigating pet custody issues
- Staying informed about FDA updates affecting veterinary practice
- Keeping up with HISA (Health Information Sharing and Analysis) updates
- Exploring telemedicine advancements
All AVMLA members are cordially invited to attend. Please register for this event by clicking the link provided. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from leading experts in the field of animal cruelty.
We look forward to your participation!
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Join Us at the AVMLA 2024 Annual Continuing Education Program!
When: June 22 - 23, 2024 Where: Austin, TX, in conjunction with the AVMA Conference.
Expand Your Expertise in Veterinary Law:
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Animal Cruelty Focus:
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Robyn Katz, J.D.: Dive into the legalities with a session on animal cruelty prosecution and the formation of specialized law enforcement units.
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Jody Lovejoy, DVM: Discover the latest advancements in animal cruelty training.
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Vanessa Fitzanakis, PhD: Unravel the role of toxicology in animal cruelty cases.
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McGee Leonard, DVM DACVECCS: Learn to recognize signs of animal cruelty in emergency settings, with case overviews ready if needed.
Current Events in Veterinary Law:
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Lance Roasa, DVM, JD: Stay ahead with updates on non-competes and evolving compensation packages.
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Theresa Kreider, Ed.D., CPSI: Explore the intersection of pet custody and child custody laws.
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Mike Murphy: Get the latest FDA updates affecting veterinary practice.
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More to Come: Updates on HISA, equine liability waiver legislation, and telemedicine in veterinary law.
Don’t Miss Out! Secure your spot for an event that promises to be both enlightening and inspiring. Register and or Sponsor now and be part of the conversation shaping the future of veterinary law.
We look forward to welcoming you to an event filled with knowledge, networking, and professional growth.
See you in Austin!
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Kenyon Conklin, VDM, JD
AVMLA 2024 Program Chair,
2023-2024 President-Elect
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Meet Kenyon Conklin; VDM, JD
Dr. Kenyon Conklin is a licensed veterinarian with over 20 years of experience in the private practice, corporate, military, and research sectors. She provides technical investigations, analysis, reports, and testimony towards the resolution of litigation involving veterinary standards of care, animal bites and injuries to humans, working dogs, horses, animal abuse and neglect, animal behavior, facility design, and safety issues.
Over the course of her career, Dr. Conklin has practiced in a variety of clinical settings, including small animal general medicine and surgery, and emergency medicine at smaller, independently owned animal hospitals as well as multi-clinic corporate settings. She has deep knowledge and experience in the nuances of veterinary medicine and veterinary hospital operations, from personnel issues and client relations to safety concerns and medical standards of care.
Dr. Conkline also spent six years as a United States Army Veterinary Corps Officer where she utilized her civilian skills in tactical and research settings. She was selected to serve as the Group Veterinary Surgeon for the 5th Special Forces Group, in Fort Campbell, KY. During her tenure supporting the Special Operations community, Dr. Conklin was responsible for the medical and surgical care of explosives detection and patrol (bite) working dogs. Dr. Conklin also served as a research support veterinarian at the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense, the Army's premiere center for chemical weapons defense testing. She was also certified in the detection of animal diseases of economic and bioterrorism significance at the USDA-APHIS Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostician Course.
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National- EEOC Issues Final Regulation on Pregnant Workers Fairness Act- The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)issued a final rule to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), providing important clarity that will allow pregnant workers the ability to work and maintain a healthy pregnancy and help employers understand their duties under the law.
EEOC Issues Final Regulation on Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
National - New AVMA Economic Report Published.
AVMA- New Economic Report
National -The AVMA
Board of Directors has greenlit a plan to form a task force addressing the shortage of veterinary specialists working in academic positions at veterinary colleges.
AVMA Task Force to Tackle Specialist Shortage in Academia
National- Department of Labor will raise salary threshold to $44k in July, $59k next year.
Supply Chain Dive
National- In AAHA’s white paper on retention and attrition, the top factor for veterinary team members considering
leaving practice was fair compensation. AAHA’s research found that associate veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians are most likely to be dedicated to veterinary medicine—but not necessarily to a particular
practice.
AAHA.org
Virginia- Virginia Will Ban Veterinarians from Declawing Cats Beginning in July unless there are certain "therapeutic" reasons to do so.
Virginia to Ban Veterinarians from Declawing Cats
Colorado- The Colorado House passed legislation to help create a new medical college at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) and support both health care and veterinary care at various higher education institutions across the state.
House Passes Bill to Create Northern Colorado Medical School and Boost Health Care Training
Maryland- The Maryland Board of Regents approved a proposal to open a full-service school of veterinary medicine at the University of Maryland, East Shore in December. Maryland Higher Education gave it's approval in January.
The Daily Record
Maryland- The Maryland legislature passes partial ban on non-competes affecting doctors, veterinarians, and other licensed health care providers.
Brown, Goldstein and Levy
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VETERINARY BILLS OF INTEREST | |
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Bill A4138 was introduced into New Jersey legislature, which could establish award of damages for pain and suffering to the owner of a pet cat or dog that dies due to malpractice or negligence by a veterinarian, veterinary hospital or other veterinary facility.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule on April 23 banning noncompete clauses nationwide.
Generally, noncompete agreements restrict employees who leave a job from working in that field for a specific time period in a certain geographic area.
The commission voted to approve the final rule 3-2, after determining that it violates Section 5 of the FTC Act, which prohibits “unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce.” The final rule is set to become effective 120 days after publication in the Federal Register.
Colorado recently enacted two bills related to veterinary medicine: one dealing with telehealth and the other on scope of practice for veterinary technicians.
Colorado House Bill 24-1048 codifies the requirement to establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) with an in-person examination before using telemedicine and is effective immediately. Colorado House Bill 24-1047 clarifies and expands the scope of practice for veterinary technicians and veterinary technician specialists (VTSs) while also providing clarity for veterinarians on tasks they can delegate to veterinary staff members. This bill goes into effect January 1, 2026.
California veterinary regulators are opposing a bill that would allow registered veterinary technicians to neuter male cats, a sign of expanding resistance to the controversial proposal as it moves toward its first big test in the Legislature.
AB 2133 would allow RVTs who have obtained training in cat neuter surgery to castrate cats following written protocols established by a supervising veterinarian who must be on the premises when the procedure is done. The California Veterinary Medical Board (VMB) would be in charge of approving the training curriculum.
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