THE ASSOCIATION FOR VETERINARY FAMILY PRACTICE EXISTS TO OPTIMIZE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PETS IN HUMAN FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES BY ADVANCING THE ESSENTIAL ROLE OF PRIMARY VETERINARY CARE.
Veterinary Family Practice is a response to:
the rapid evolution of the human-animal bond
the dramatic revolution in veterinary knowledge and technology
The fact that pets are considered members of the families by the humans with whom they share their lives changes the responsibilities of the family members, the veterinary health care providers and the communities we live in.
Please explore these pages to learn how Veterinary Family Practice can apply to your life as a primary care veterinary health provider, a pet parent, a human health care provider or anyone whose lives is involved with companion animals.
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The University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine, offers a Credential Course in Veterinary Family Practice.
The School of Veterinary Medicine, UC Davis, and the Association for Veterinary Family Practice are pleased to announce the first Credential Course in Veterinary Family Practice. The Course will consist of 4 Modules, 2 of which are online and 2 of which will be interactive Modules held onsite at UC Davis.
The first Module will be available online July 31, 2008. It will be a combination of video presentations and manuscripts addressing clinical competencies essential for Veterinary Family Practice. Faculty for the course include Richard Timmins, DVM; Angela Hughes, DVM; Sally Perea, DVM, MS; Melissa Bain, DVM, DACVB; Thomas Catanzaro, DVM, MHA, FACHE, DACHE; Cheryl Scott, RN, DVM, MPVM. Topics include Risk Assessment, The Nature of Human-Animal Attachment, Genetics, Nutrition, Behavior, Developing Lifestage Health Plans for Patients, Team-Based Practice Management, and End of Life Issues.
Module 2 will be held September 13 and 14, 2008, on the UC Davis Campus. Dr. Suzanne Kurtz of Washington State University will lead an interactive session on Clinical Communication. Other faculty will include Dr. Elizabeth Boynton of Western University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Richard Timmins and Dr. Donald Klingborg of UC Davis.
Modules 3 (online) and 4 (onsite) will be scheduled in the Spring of 2009. Information will be available soon.
Upon completion of all 4 Modules in the course, participants will be awarded a Credential in Veterinary Family Practice from the School of Veterinary Medicine, UC Davis.
For more information about the course and to register, please go to
http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/CE/vfp.html
Articles and Links of Interest
- From the AVMA Aug 1 vol 233 n3 AVMA Journal
1. A veterinary perspective on the recently published guidelines for animal assisted interventions in health-care facilities. P 394
2. Compendium on Veterinary Standard Precautions for Zoonotic Disease Prevention in Veterinary Personnel p 415
3. The Blue Dog Parent Guide and CD, a colorful and engaging way to prevent dog bites. www.avma.org/bluedog the CD sells for $8
Post-Doctoral Training Program in Clinical Communication
The Argus Institute at Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is seeking applicants for an open position in clinical communication post-doctoral training. The Argus Institute is an internationally recognized center that focuses on human-animal interactions, promoting veterinarian-client-patient relationships and optimizing animal healthcare through effective communication and compassionate care. The objective of this program is to provide advanced training in communication education, research and scholarly activity to foster success in an academic career. The communication curriculum consists of basic and advanced clinical interviewing courses, a clinical rotation focusing on end of life conversations and associated simulated client laboratories. The major research effort is a long-term, pre-test/post-test intervention and outcomes-based study in companion animal practice. A doctoral degree (DVM, MD, PhD or EdD) is required. Expertise in communication, education, epidemiology, mental health or closely related field in social sciences or humanities is desirable. The candidate must have an interest in the field of medical communication, including communication education and basic scientific methods. Effective communication skills and collegial attitude are required. This is a 1-year fellowship with potential for renewal depending upon progress. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants should submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae and 3 letters of recommendation to Ms. Morna Mynard, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, 300 West Drake Road, Fort Collins, CO 80523; phone (970) 297-4030 or e-mail: mmynard@colostate.edu. The deadline for applications is September 1, 2008 or until the position is filled.
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