Veterinary Information Network Provides Flowcharts for Employees & Practices
Employee Financial Action Plan Flowchart Practice Financial Action Plan Flowchart
Two House Cats in NY Test Positive for COVID-19, but PVMA’s Immediate Past-President States it Is Not a Reason to Become Alarmed or Start Testing All Pets
With the news being released on April 22, 2020, of two house cats from NY having their tests for COVID-19 being confirmed as positive from the National Veterinary Science Laboratory the concern of cats being a source of infection for humans and other cats has once again ramped up. “There is no need to become […]
PA’s Department of Health Defines Safety Measures to Follow for Maintaining In-Person Operations
We are receiving many questions regarding safety measures to follow for businesses to maintain in-person operations from PA’s Department of Health (DOH). The DOH has provided some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to answer questions you may have to continue running your essential business. Page 9 addresses social distancing and veterinary medicine. See excerpt below: Q. […]
Webinar Summary: Personal Finance – Helping Navigate the Changing World
Our second Financial Focus webinar series was held on April 16, 2020. This webinar focused on personal finances. Resources: Stimulus Check Information Student Loan Information Veterinary Financial Advice
National Dog Bite Prevention Coalition Offers Tips for Safely Sheltering at Home With Pets During the COVID-19 Crisis
The coronavirus pandemic has introduced a good deal of uncertainty into our lives, as well as the lives of our pets. As people shelter at home, adopt new pets or foster dogs for sick family and friends, now is the time to reinforce safety and responsible pet ownership.
Webinar Summary: COVID-19 Federal Legislation Update – Information to Help Veterinarians Make Informed Decisions
Our first Financial Focus webinar series was held on April 14, 2020. This webinar focused on the financial aspect of COVID-19 federal legislation. Resources: Download presentation PPP Loan Forgiveness Workbook As of April 16, 2020: the SBA has stated on its website that it is officially not accepting any more PPP loan applications. This means […]
Guidance for Managing Veterinary Employees With Confirmed or Suspected COVID-19 Exposure or Disease
The AVMA has created guidance on managing veterinary facility employees with exposure to confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19.
Webinar Summary: Human Resources Updates During COVID-19 for Veterinary Practices
Below you will find information from the HR webinar that was held on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 with PVMA staff, as well as Wendell Courtney, Esquire with Smigel, Anderson & Sacks. This webinar included summarized information on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), as well […]
Interim Recommendations for Intake of Companion Animals From Households Where Humans With COVID-19 Are Present
As the number of human cases rises in PA, there are more questions about how to handle pets that have been in contact with infected people, especially if they must be removed from the home to be cared for elsewhere. There are some new recommendations available on this topic.