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Handle with Care: Best Practices for Safe Animal Handling

Preferred Employers Insurance

May 5, 2025

Working in a veterinary practice often involves handling a variety of animals, each with their own temperament, size, and potential…

CVMA Helps Halt Two Scope Creep Bills at State Capitol

CVMA

April 30, 2025

Throughout the 2025 California legislative session, the CVMA has intensely lobbied in opposition to two scope of practice expansion attempts…

Unique Insights from a Lab Animal Veterinarian

James Finlay, DMV, PhD, DACLAM

April 25, 2025

The only occupation I ever remember wanting to do as I grew up other than a veterinarian was dolphin trainer.…

Allyship and Inclusion in the Veterinary Workplace

Mia Cary, DVM

April 21, 2025

In the summer and fall of 2024, I surveyed over 500 veterinary professionals from all corners of veterinary medicine on…

Cal EPA Requirements for Veterinary Practices

Grant Miller, DVM, CVMA Director of Regulatory Affairs

April 18, 2025

The California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal EPA) is one of several government agencies that has legal authority over the veterinary…

Common VMB Inspection Issues and Tips for Avoiding Them

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…

Record Keeping — But There’s More! (Part 2)

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…

From Our Members: Fulfilling a Dream

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…

Prompt Injury Reporting: A Winning Strategy for All Parties

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…

Anesthetic Gas Safety in Veterinary Practice

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…

Helping to Ensure a Safe Driving Program

CNA

December 19, 2024

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

Record Keeping — But There’s More!

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,…

Safety Orientation—Communicate with Your New Employees and Keep Them Safe

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…

The Impact of Silence on Marginalized Individuals

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…

COVID-19 Prevention Plans Still Required of California Employers

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…

Medical Waste Management: Veterinary Practice Obligations

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,…

The Courage of Accountability in Belonging

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…

Brushing up on Continuing Education

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…

Unique Insights from a Veterinary Career in Ocean Conservation

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…

White Saviorism in Veterinary Medicine and How to Avoid It

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…

Safe Winter Driving Tips for California Drivers

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…

Cal/OSHA Requirements for Veterinary Practices

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…

How to Manage AI Risks in Your Veterinary Practice

CNA

November 28, 2024

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

Access to Care in Action: DEI Principles Used to Break Down Barriers to Care

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…

Unique Insights from a Regulatory Veterinarian

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?”…

Bites and Scratches: What Can We Learn from Our Workers’ Compensation Injuries?

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)…

Five Common Controlled Substance Questions

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…

Your Veterinary Premises Has Water Damage: How Would You Respond?

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…

Deconstructing DEI for Meaningful Change

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,…

Unique Insights from an Otology Veterinarian

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…

Preventing Employee Slips, Trips, and Falls in Your Veterinary Practice

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…

Client Drug Consultation Requirement for Veterinarians

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…