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…
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
Governor Wolf Suspends Restrictions on Distance-Learning for CE Requirements
On March 22, 2020, Governor Wolf granted the Department of State’s request to suspend restrictions on distance-learning for continuing-education requirements for certain licensed professionals. Many licensing boards of the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs have ongoing continuing education requirements. Although only a few boards are currently in renewal, many “in-person” continuing education programs are canceling […]
Human Resources Guidance Document from FocusHRO
As many changes are taking place on a daily basis, practice owners and managers are facing new challenges in keeping up to date with the new laws and guidelines. Many are wondering how to handle this new unknown territory on staffing questions during this time. PVMA’s partner, FocusHRO, has provided a summary document to help guide you […]
Illegal Practice of Veterinary Medicine
PVMA has received many reports of bovine technicians engaging in the practice of veterinary medicine without a license, specifically performing ultrasounds and issuing diagnoses. In the past, the state of Pennsylvania fined three individuals and ordered them to cease and desist their activities. We have received reports that some of these individuals have not stopped […]
