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 […]

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 […]

Veterinary Information Network Provides Flowcharts for Employees & Practices

Employee Financial Action Plan Flowchart Practice Financial Action Plan Flowchart

Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)

Excerpt Source: AVMA.org As expected, the CARES Act cleared the Senate by a vote of 96-0 just before midnight on March 25, and the House passed the bill on Friday, March 27, 2020. President Trump signed the legislation Friday afternoon. Notably, the CARES Act represents the most significant stimulus package in our nation’s history. It contains […]

Governor Wolf Announced That Funding Is Available to Help Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

Excerpt Source: Governor.PA.gov The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) recently authorized the transfer of $40 million to the Small Business First Fund for CWCA. PIDA authorized making $60 million available to provide loans of $100,000 or less to for-profit businesses with 100 or fewer full-time employees. Funds are expected to become available this week. …Eligible costs include […]