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.
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 […]
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
