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Grant Miller, DVM, CVMA Director of Regulatory Affairs

August 15, 2024

Existing law requires that a dog three months of age or older must be vaccinated against rabies (California Health and…

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Michael Blackwell, DVM, MPH

September 10, 2024

A significant diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) issue facing the veterinary profession and broader society is the lack of access…

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Leigh Stevens, DVM

October 23, 2024

When you graduate from veterinary school, you never know where your journey will take you. I would have never envisioned…

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Suzie Kovacs, PhD

November 22, 2024

The veterinary profession has been struggling for years to become more diverse and representative of the society it purports to…

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Grant Miller, DVM, CVMA Director of Regulatory Affairs

November 22, 2024

The passage of SB 553 (Cortese) in 2023 requires nearly all California employers to implement a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan…

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Mark Starr, DVM, MPVM, DACVPM

November 22, 2024

I retired at the end of 2022 after having been an appointed deputy director of the California Department of Public…

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CNA

November 27, 2024

Weather events, wildfires, and power grid problems can leave your veterinary hospital or clinic without power. This can affect critical…

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Elizabeth “Betsy” Charles, DVM, MA

November 27, 2024

I had given my student instructions about how her externship would run, including doing physical exams and recording her results…

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Grant Miller, DVM, CVMA Director of Regulatory Affairs

November 27, 2024

California Business and Professions Code section 4829.5 requires that each time a veterinarian initially prescribes or dispenses a prescription medication…

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Preferred Employers Insurance

November 27, 2024

As you navigate the hustle and bustle of your veterinary practice, it’s crucial to address a sometimes silent but significant…

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Munir Kureshi, DVM

November 27, 2024

Growing up, I always wanted to be with animals. After graduating from college, I started to spend time at the…

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Suzie Kovacs, PhD

November 27, 2024

While it is true that the United States is becoming increasingly diverse, it is important to note that diversity, equity,…

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CNA

November 27, 2024

Water can destroy medical equipment, computer/phone systems, records, and supplies, and may cause significant damage to the walls and floors…

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Grant Miller, DVM, CVMA Director of Regulatory Affairs

November 27, 2024

California veterinarians and practice managers frequently inquire about controlled substance (scheduled drug) rules and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) laws. Here…

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Preferred Employers Insurance

November 27, 2024

Animal bites and scratches are the number one cause of injuries experienced in veterinary practices. Veterinary Insurance Services Company’s (VISC)…

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Steven Gallego, DVM

November 28, 2024

Talking Heads sang “Once in a Lifetime” over 40 years ago, and the refrain “Well, how did I get here?”…

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Kristin Jankowski, VMD, CCRP

November 28, 2024

The line at the Knights Landing One Health Clinic check-in table is five-folks deep. Maria* and her dog Trixie are…

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CNA

November 28, 2024

As technologies and tools are created to practice veterinary medicine, it is important to consider basic best practices and potential…

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Grant Miller, DVM, CVMA Director of Regulatory Affairs

November 28, 2024

All California businesses with employees are subject to Cal/OSHA regulation and oversight. Cal/OSHA regulations require every employer to have a…

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Preferred Employers Insurance

December 4, 2024

California is known for its mild weather, but winter can bring unexpected and potentially hazardous driving conditions, especially in mountainous…

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Valerie Marcano Gomez, DVM, PhD, ACPV

December 4, 2024

White saviorism in veterinary medicine starts with the assumption that there is an easy fix to increasing diversity, equity, and…

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Jeff Boehm, DVM, ACAW

December 4, 2024

I joke that applying to veterinary school makes me think of trick or treating. I was the kid in the…

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Grant Miller, DVM, CVMA Director of Regulatory Affairs

December 4, 2024

Veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians (RVTs) are mandated to complete specified continuing education (CE) as a condition of licensure renewal…

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Monae Roberts

December 5, 2024

Recently, I had the opportunity to visit a local clinic and observe as veterinary students calmly and carefully worked together…

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Grant Miller, DVM, CVMA Director of Regulatory Affairs

December 5, 2024

Many veterinary practices find regulated waste statutes and regulations to be confusing, with misconceptions resulting in risk to sanitation workers,…

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Grant Miller, DVM, CVMA Director of Regulatory Affairs

December 11, 2024

On February 28, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation officially ceasing the three-year statewide emergency response to COVID-19…

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Ewan Wolff, PhD, DVM, DACVIM

December 13, 2024

In diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI-B) work, we talk a lot about spoken and written forms of passive and…

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Preferred Employers Insurance

December 13, 2024

Ensuring that employees understand the hazards of their jobs and are equipped to effectively mitigate them helps improve job satisfaction…

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Wilke Fleury

December 13, 2024

For years, the CVMA and this author have stressed the importance of maintaining medical records in compliance with Title 16,…

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CNA

December 19, 2024

Over the past few years, there has been a steady increase in the number of auto accidents and related fatalities…

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Grant Miller, DVM, CVMA Director of Regulatory Affairs

December 19, 2024

The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) enforces regulations that require anesthetic gas monitoring programs for practices in…

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Preferred Employers Insurance

December 20, 2024

Even with a robust safety program in place, injuries sometimes happen at work. Animals can be unpredictable, and a frightened…

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Nilanthi Vipuli Kulasekara, DVM

December 20, 2024

I grew up in Sri Lanka, a tiny island country south of India. Often called the "pearl of the Indian…

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Wilke Fleury

December 20, 2024

Title 16, California Code of Regulations, Section 2032.3 sets forth the minimum recordkeeping requirements that are enforced by the Veterinary…

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Grant Miller, DVM, CVMA Director of Regulatory Affairs

December 20, 2024

The California Veterinary Medical Board (VMB) has authority under California Business and Professions Code section 4809.5 to inspect registered veterinary…

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