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.
Cat Owners: No Need to Panic About the Tiger That Tested Positive for COVID-19
You may have read in the news recently that a female tiger at the Bronx Zoo tested positive for COVID-19. Some of the other tigers and a few lions were showing mild signs of the infection as well. This news will most likely cause cat owners to become concerned, asking themselves if COVID-19 can infect […]
What to Do If an Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19: FAQs for PA Businesses
Special Notice to Veterinarians: COVID-19 Guidelines from the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs
On March 6, 2020, Governor Tom Wolf proclaimed the existence of a disaster emergency throughout the Commonwealth as a result of COVID-19. On March 19, 2020, Governor Wolf ordered that no person or entity shall operate a place of business in the Commonwealth that is not a life-sustaining business regardless of whether the business is open […]
FAQs – Practicing Veterinary Medicine in Pennsylvania During the COVID-19 Pandemic
PVMA is working hard to give you timely, accurate information during the COVID-19 pandemic. We urge you to check our website, PaVMA.org frequently, as we will update it as the situation evolves. If you have questions not addressed in this post, click here and we will respond to you as quickly as possible. Is Veterinary Medicine an essential […]
Minimizing COVID-19 Exposure and Social Distancing in Veterinary Practice
The AVMA has developed this flow chart which may help veterinary practices minimize exposure to COVID-19, practice social distancing and assist in managing cases.
