IVMA
Communiqué
"Serving veterinarians for the benefit of animal and human health."
February 2, 2021
IVMA Virtual Winter Conference is Next Week!
We are excited to see so many of our members registering for IVMA's Virtual Winter Conference! Thank you for joining us!

Don’t worry about winter driving, being away from the clinic or hotel costs. The 2021 IVMA Virtual Winter Conference will provide you with a new way to learn the latest in veterinary education while keeping you safe at your home or office. 

The fun starts next week, February 10-12 and there is still time to register! Register here.

Remember! If you can't make the live session, you can watch the recorded version of the session any time that works for you!

Earn up to 20 CE Credits!

Sessions include:
  • Wednesday General Session: Pharmacology Issues in Veterinary Medicine
  • Thursday General Session: Updates on COVID-19 and the Veterinary Practice
  • Small Ruminant Session
  • Two Companion Animal Sessions
  • Bovine Session
  • Swine Session
  • Veterinary Technician Session

Check out the topic and speaker line-up at www.iowavma.org.
New! Winter Conference
Exhibitor Passport
Visit our Winter Conference Exhibitor Booths and you could win a $100 or $50 Visa gift card!

Look for information on how to complete the Exhibitor Passport on the event platform during Winter Conference. Visit all of our exhibitors and submit the Passport form for your chance to win!
Already Registered For Winter Conference? Here's what's next.
If you have already registered for the 2021 IVMA Virtual Winter Conference, look for an email tomorrow, Wednesday, February 3 from Matchbox Virtual Media. This email will provide you with information about creating an account on the online platform.

If you don't receive an email by the end of the day tomorrow, please check your junk/spam mailbox. You can also add [email protected] to your Safe Senders List on Outlook or create a filter for this account on Gmail so this email address will always get through.

You will also receive an email on Monday, February 8 with a link to a short video tutorial. Use this link if you would like a preview on how to navigate the event platform.

There will be Help Desk during the conference staffed by the Matchbox team. You can email them at [email protected] should you encounter any issues or have any questions about your account. 

As always, we will be here at the IVMA office to help you.

We can't wait to "see" you online next week at Winter Conference!
Bring Your Pet To Happy Hour!
Join us on Wednesday, February 10 for the IVMA Winter Conference Pints with Pets Virtual Happy Hour!

Grab your pup or kitty and join other attendees and their pets on a Virtual Happy Hour! Breakout rooms will be offered by Vet School Graduation decades so you can catch up with former classmates.

Pour yourself a cold one (or a warm cup of tea!) and join up with other veterinarians and show off your pet!

Register today at www.iowavma.org!
Nominations are Now Open for the 2021 CVM Awards
The ISU College of Veterinary Medicine encourages you to take this opportunity to recognize deserving colleagues. Nominations are being invited in the following award categories:

Stange Award,
William P. Switzer Award
Lorraine J. Hoffman Graduate Alumni Award
Outstanding Young Alumni Award

Please click here for award description, criteria and nomination form. The deadline for nominations is: March 15, 2021.

Questions? Please contact: Tracy Raef at [email protected]
It's Pet Dental Health Month!
In February, remind your clients about the importance of caring for pet's pearly whites and encourage them to come and see you.

Visit Partners for Health Pets for FREE Facebook posts, tweets and copy for your practice website or newsletter that encourage owners to pay attention to their pet’s teeth. Many owners may not realize that their furry friends are at risk for serious medical diseases when their mouth is not examined on a regular basis.

Also, visit the AVMA National Pet Dental Health month website (member log-in required) for more ideas on how to share information with your clients about pet dental health.
Iowa State CVM "DEI Minute"
The Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine is launching a new monthly video series called "DEI Minute" on topics related to diversity, equity and inclusion.

The first video in the series talks about the use of gender pronouns. Click on the video to take a look!
Learn about Cyberbullying
The Bridge Club is offering a free online discussion about Cyber Bullying and how to protect your hospital's reputation.

Join in for a conversation with Eric Garcia, founder and CEO of Simply Done Tech Solutions for a candid discussion on how to address why a practice is a victim of cyber bullying and how to protect your staff.
 
The event will take place on February 17 at 6:00 pm and another session is offered at 8:30 pm.

Invite your whole staff to join in on the important conversation!
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