Help Get COVID-19 Hazard Pay for PA Veterinary Professionals
PVMA needs your help! Veterinary practices were deemed essential from the start of the pandemic, but were excluded from receiving Hazard Pay. Veterinarian professionals play critical roles in food production, public safety, and ensuring optimal health for animals to sustain our economy. There is power in numbers, so let’s work together to change this by […]
COVID-19 Loans Are Supporting Veterinary Teams and Patients
Stimulus loans provided through the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) have played a key role in supporting veterinary care and keeping veterinary practices open during the COVID-19 pandemic, data released this week by the federal government show…
Gov. Wolf: Sec. of Health Signs Expanded Mask-Wearing Order
Expanding on the business safety order signed by Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine in April 2020 that requires the wearing of masks in businesses, Governor Tom Wolf announced a new order signed by Dr. Levine that takes the mask-wearing directive one step further. With this order, signed under Dr. Levine’s authority under the Disease Prevention and […]
Department of Agriculture, PA Veterinary Medical Association Remind Pennsylvania Pet Owners to Maintain Up-to-Date Rabies Vaccinations
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association President Dr. Kate Harnish today reminded Pennsylvanians of the importance of getting back on track with regularly scheduled pet vaccinations and boosters. Maintaining up-to-date vaccines is not only important for the health and well-being of cats and dogs, but for the health and safety of Pennsylvanians. […]
CDC Releases Guidance for Cleaning & Disinfecting Businesses
Guidance for Cleaning & Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, & Homes Infographic & Decision Tool
Guidance on Veterinary Practices Amid COVID-19 Pandemic from PA’s Department of Health, Department of State & Department of Agriculture
On March 19, 2020, Governor Wolf and the Secretary of Health ordered the closure of all non-life-sustaining businesses to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The Governor’s Order is available here and the Secretary of Health’s Order is available here. All life-sustaining businesses maintaining physical operations during the COVID-19 pandemic must follow the Secretary of Health’s worker safety order, effective […]
Webinar Summary: How to Deal with Unruly People
Below you will find a recording of this webinar that was held on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, with Dr. Sarah Wooten and sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. This webinar summarized: Learning to navigate the human fear response Choosing how to respond to a challenging situation 5 ways to respond to difficult situations with clients and/or staff
Veterinary Services NAICS Code: 541940
When applying for relief or small business loans, you may be asked for a NAICS code on the application. For veterinary practices, you may use: Veterinary Services: 541940. This industry comprises establishments of licensed veterinary practitioners primarily engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine, dentistry, or surgery for animals; and establishments primarily engaged in providing testing […]
Helpful Business Resources from AVMA
AVMA has developed a suite of resources to help you understand the relief programs and allow you to decide how best to use them for your individual situation. The AVMA COVID-19 legislation and regulations page has detailed information to help you understand how the federal relief measures affect you, your team, and your business: Small […]
Webinar Summary: Carrier Coverages, Unemployment Rules, and Employer Documentation
Below you will find information from the HR webinar that was held on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, with PVMA staff as well as our partner Focus HRO. This webinar included summarized information on Carrier Coverages, Unemployment Rules, and Employer Documentation.
