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President’s Message
Hello Pinellas Colleagues,
Thanks for a great February with you all! We had a great event at Bascom’s with Adequan. In case you weren’t there or didn’t do this as suggested on your drive home, I assign the following task to all of our PCVMA members. Please come up with 1 reason today why you are the BEST vet for your patients (I didn’t say perfect) and 1 reason why you love your job. Did you think of them? (Actually, do it!)
We have another anticipated meeting at Bascom’s coming up on March 10th. In light of St. Patrick’s Day, I feel truly lucky to be your president. Have a great month!
Julie, Mosher, DVM
Dr.mosher@edgevet.com
ELECTIONS OF TWO PCVMA BOARD MEMBERS FOR 2025-26
Drs. Brooke Certa and Kim Donovan have retired from the BOD. We are grateful for their many years of service to the PCVMA. Drs. Megan Branham and Nia Rametta were elected each to serve two-year terms at our February PCVMA meeting. Congratulations!
PCVMA OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS 2025
President: Dr. Julie, Mosher, DVM (Edge Animal Hospital)
President-Elect: Dr. Kevin Kelly (Veterinary Emergency Group) (2024-25)
Past-President: Dr. Joel Murphy (Animal and Bird Medical Center of Palm Harbor)
Secretary: Dr. Sandra Truli Springer – (Truli Holistic Veterinary Services)
Treasurer: Dr. Don Howell (Midway Animal Hospital)
PCVMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dr. Todd Bliss – (Bliss Family Veterinarian) (2024-25)
Dr. Megan Branham – (SPC College of Veterinary Technology) (2025-26)
Dr. Ernie Godfrey – (Pinellas Animal Hospital) (Life Member)
Dr. Jacqui Olson – (Animal Hospital of Dunedin) (2024-25)
Dr. Nia Rametta – (Coastal Animal Clinic) (2025-26)
PCVMA NEWSLETTER & PINELLAS ANIMAL FOUNDATION
Dr. Don Morgan – Donmorgansr@aol.com
PCVMA DUES – 2025
WOULD EVERYONE TAKE A MINUTE TO REVIEW ANY CLASSIFIED ADS YOU MAY HAVE POSTED IN THIS NEWS LETTER. PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU WANT THEM REMOVED, OTHERWISE YOU MAY CONTINUE TO GET LOTS OF UNNECESSARY PHONE CALLS OR E-MAILS. ANY CORRECTIONS ARE ALSO WELCOME.
PCVMA 2024 MEETINGS AND EVENTS SCHEDULED
December – Happy Holidays
PCVMA Meetings Scheduled for 2025:
April 10-13, 2025 – FVMA AC Bonnet Creek – Disney
May 19, 2025 – Zoetis RX Team – Bascom’s Chop House
June 16, 2025 – Zoetis DX Team –
July 14, 2025 – Purina – Bascom’s Chop House
August 18, 2025 – Elanco – Bascom’s Chop House
September 22, 2025 – FETCH – Bascon’s Chop House
October 13, 2025, Nutramax – Bascom’s Chop House
November 8, 2025 – Bowser and Catsino Ball – Belleair Country Club
December Happy Holidays
PCVMA Meetings Scheduled for 2026
January – No meeting
February 21, 2026 – Pharmacy Dispensing and the Florida Laws and Rules – Marriott-Roosevelt
March 16, 2026 – TBVS THRIVE – Bascom’s Chop Hou
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Dr. Kenny Mitchel
One orthopedic pack and one ophthalmic pack $300 each to good home. 727-501-6708
Surgical Instruments
Orthopedic Instruments
We have a VetScan SA Sediment Analyzer and two SA Reagent Kits that we are looking to sell. $8,750.00
LISTING FOR VETERINARIANS/HOSPITALS REQUESTING HELP
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Saint Francis Pet Care Centers, with locations in Tarpon Springs and Trinity Florida is currently recruiting dogs with chronic lameness due to osteoarthritis of the stifle, hip, shoulder, or elbow for a clinical trial under the direction of Dr. Michael Amsberry of The Pet Stem Cell Institute (www.PetStemCells.org) through a study sponsored by Animal Cell Therapies of San Diego California (ACT).
Study Design: This is a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-site, pivotal clinical field trial conducted at practices within the United States evaluating 320 dogs that meet the inclusion criteria. All four major appendicular joints are to be studied (stifles, hips, shoulders, and elbows). These dogs will receive a single injection of stem cells or LRS in one or two affected joints and evaluated over the course of 12 months post injection. All candidates receiving the placebo will be invited to receive stem cell injections at the end of the study.
Inclusion Criteria: Any well-tempered–dog over 1 year of age displaying joint pain for at least 3 months, which is not associated with joint instability (ie. Cranial drawer, MPL, hip luxation etc…) Candidates currently receiving stable dosing of NSAIDs and/or joint supplements may be included. Dogs with joint deformity, OCD, infectious or immune-mediated arthritis, joint surgery in the last 6 months, previous stem cell treatments or any form of cancer, spinal disease, are excluded. Dogs intended for breeding, pregnant, or lactating are also excluded.
Compensation: Study-related medical care is provided by the sponsor, and participating pet owners will be compensated.
If you would like more information about enrollment in this study, please contact us or see our website www.PetStemCells.org
Contact:
Heather Birkhimer – Practice Manager
heather@sfvet.us
(727) 937-7600
New Clinical Trial Option for Dogs with Mammary Carcinoma
Do you have any patients that may benefit from this fully funded opportunity?
Evaluation of a New Therapeutic Option for Mammary Carcinoma
A new investigational drug for canine mammary carcinoma is available for your patients. In this pivotal clinical trial, we will examine the safety and efficacy of a novel formulation that has been granted conditional approval by the US FDA for the indication mammary carcinoma. The clinical trial is being conducted in both the EU and US.
Trial Eligibility Criteria
Female dogs of any age, weight or breed
Dogs with measurable disease of mammary carcinoma (at least one target lesion with a longest diameter (LD) of ≥ 10 mm) of stage III-V, and in whom, according to the primary care veterinarian and investigator, curative intent surgery cannot be performed or has been declined by the owner
Criteria regarding stage of disease and concurrent illnesses can be discussed with the investigator
No prior chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal or biological therapy directed at the target lesion is or has been initiated
Life expectancy due to the studied disease, in the primary care veterinarian and investigator’s opinions, is greater than 1 month with treatment
Trial Support and Funding
Dogs will be randomized to receive the new investigational drug or placebo at a 2:1 ratio. Dogs that are randomized to placebo and progress during the 4-cycle treatment period will be offered rescue treatment by the investigator as determined by the protocol.
All diagnostic tests, study drug, rescue medication, and follow-up exams will be paid for by the Study Sponsor.
If you have patients that meet the criteria above, please contact Drs. Curtis Kane or Jen Coyle, or technicians Lexy Julian or Rob Guevara in our Tampa hospital at 813.933.8944.
Approximately 25% of dogs with peripheral lymphoma have the T-Cell form. BluePearl is offering a clinical trial to assess the benefit of adding a novel monoclonal antibody treatment to a single-agent CCNU chemotherapy protocol in dogs with T-Cell lymphoma.
This is a randomized, placebo-controlled study. Dogs with peripheral lymphoma will have blood work, radiographs, lymph node biopsy, and flow cytometry performed to confirm the presence of non-indolent T-Cell lymphoma. Those dogs with the T-Cell form will be offered inclusion in the study. Those dogs determined after screening to have B-Cell lymphoma will not be eligible for the study.
Inclusion criteria for screening:
* Dogs older than 1 year of age and at least 10 kg.
* One or more peripheral lymph nodes ≥2 cm diameter
* Owners must be willing to pay for the initial exam, blood work, and
radiographs used to screen potential candidates
Exclusion criteria:
* Prior chemotherapy, immunotherapy or molecular-targeted therapy
* Glucocorticoid therapy for more than 7 days prior to enrollment
* Concurrent uncontrolled medical condition
What do pet owners have to do?
Owners must be willing to pay for their dog’s initial consultation, blood work, urinalysis and thoracic radiographs. Biopsy of the lymph node and flow cytometry to confirm the presence of T-Cell lymphoma will be performed at no charge to the pet owner. Owners must be able to present their dog twice per week for 4 weeks, then every other week for 4 treatments, then monthly for 8 months or until disease progression. Once progressive disease is confirmed, the dog will be removed from the study.
What do pet owners receive if their dog is accepted into the study?
All procedures and treatments required by the study, including chemotherapy, antibody therapy, exams and recheck blood work will be fully funded.
Enrolling your patients in this trial:
If you have patients that meet the criteria above, please contact Drs. Curtis Kane or Jen Coyle, or technicians Emily Kinsler, Lexy Julian, or Brenda Fulcher in our Tampa hospital at 813.933.8944.
The study will require the enrollment of 40 Doberman Pinscher dogs of any age or sex diagnosed with overt DCM (Stage III) within 2 weeks of enrollment. The inclusion and exclusion criteria are:
· Exclusion criteria: (1) with concomitant congenital heart disease or primary mitral valve disease be excluded, and (2) with co-existing diseases having a prognosis of £ 6 months.
Participants are required to obtain laboratory tests (chemistry, CBC, UA), Holter exam, and echocardiograms prior to enrollment as well as at 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 12 months.
Qualified subjects will be randomly placed into the Control group or the Study group. Patients in the Study group will receive the two CHM formulas while patients in the Control group will receive placebo capsules of a similar quantity. The cost of the CHM’s and the placebo will be covered by the study, which is being funded by the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Foundation.
Seeking cats newly diagnosed with uncomplicated diabetes mellitus for participation in a clinical study for a new treatment for diabetes mellitus. For more information, including benefits to you (referral veterinarian) and your client:
http://www.allcatshospital.com/userfiles/2487/pdf/Diabetes_study.pdf
RECEPTIONIST POSITIONS AVAILABLE
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HOSPITALS SEEKING VETERINARY PRACTICE MANAGERS | RECEPTIONISTS | TECHNICIANS | ASSISTANTS | KENNEL
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Looking to get out of the house; seeking to renew the veterinary experience, please visit the following website www.airanimal.com/careers to submit your application and resume. You are applying for the “veterinary technician” position and need not be a CVT.
A limited service veterinary practice. Established 1977.
Animal Hospital of Seminole is looking for a full or part time CVT with previous experience working in a small animal hospital to join our 3 doctor practice. Please contact Kim Kasnow at 727-393-3102.
Furry Friends Veterinary Center is seeking a full-time veterinary nurse. We are a new veterinary hospital that is rapidly growing and looking for the perfect addition to join our amazing team! Our hospital is located in north St. Pete, near Largo and Clearwater. We have a focus on high-quality medicine and personal relationships with our clients. Come meet our friendly, team-oriented staff and see our modern facility.
Please contact our nurse manager, Bryan Whited, for more information:
Furry Friends Veterinary Center
4525 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater, FL 33762
727-329-8387
Metzler Veterinary Hospital is an AAHA accredited small animal hospital seeking a full and or part-time CVT to join our team. We welcome new graduates. Our beautiful newer facility is fully equipped including a great support staff. We are located in a desirable area of Clearwater Florida. Please copy/paste resume in the body of e-mail (attachments may not open) to jbaummvh@gmail.com Thank you!
Qualifications: Please apply if you have veterinary/shelter experience, a positive attitude, and the desire to serve a great clientele. Avimark a plus. Attention to detail, computer skills, communication skills, professional appearance and character, non-smoker, drug testing/background check prior to employment are all requirements for this position. Physical capability of lifting, bending, restraining patients and sitting for long periods are a requirement for this job. Must be 18 years of age. Our Clients, Patients and Team are important to us!
SPCA Tampa Bay offers a variety of veterinary roles at both our St. Pete Veterinary Center and Shelter in Largo. Possible opportunities include: Client Care Specialists, Vet Assistants, Vet Techs and
Certified Vet Techs!
Please visit www.spcatampabay.org/careers for more information and to apply!
Izzie Rosich – HR Manager
Join a fantastic team!
The Cat Hospital on Park Street is looking for a F/T technician. We are a busy, growing, feline-only one doctor practice in St. Petersburg, FL. We are an AAFP Gold Standard, compassionate practice devoted to the health & well-being of our patients.
We offer a warm, friendly work environment with a great team atmosphere. M-F hours; some weekends required for boarders & hospitalized patients. Paid vac, retirement bene, pd holidays
Ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, experienced technician who is adept at both patient care and client care. Primary duties will include working exam rooms, handling of cats, phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, a familiarity with surgery assists & administering prescribed treatments. Candidate must be willing to cross train in all areas of our hospital. Familiarity with AviMark a plus, but we are willing to train new candidates.
Please contact Vicki at catsonpark@gmail.com
HOSPITALS AND CLINICS SEEKING VETERINARY ASSOCIATES (FT/PT/Relief Vet)
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Well established 30 year small animal and exotic practice in Clearwater, Florida is seeking to find a part-time veterinarian to add to our family. Many of our employees have been with our hospital 15+ years. We love what we do: give our patients excellent care with the latest in digital radiology, ultrasound, surgical CO2 laser and low level therapeutic laser. We deal in all species of animals. Only about 5% of the patients are exotics. You don’t have to know it all, just be willing to learn. We have a very high paced clinic so it will never be boring. Check us out at www.myanimalandbird.com.
Email resume to kwhite@myanimalandbird.com
Voted Best Veterinarian (2022 Readers’ Choice Pinellas), is seeking a PT or FT associate veterinarian to join our team of highly-trained and experienced animal lovers. Established in 2012, we are a privately owned, small animal hospital offering affordable, convenient and quality care to pets in Largo, FL, and the surrounding Pinellas and Tampa Bay areas. No on-call, no evenings, no boarding, no grooming and no drama!
We strongly believe that good communication is an important component for a successful outcome. If this philosophy is yours, too, and you have a minimum of two years’ experience, please email your resume to animalcareclinicmanager@gmail.com. 727-614-9732
Brittany Camacho, Hospital Manager
1100 Seminole Blvd, Largo, FL 33770
The Animal Hospital of Dunedin, on the sunny Gulf Coast of Florida, is looking for a goal oriented, highly motivated, responsible, and enthusiastic veterinarian, excited to provide high-quality veterinary medicine. You are invited to join the staff of a eight doctor, progressive, integrative, and high producing practice.
The practice offers services provided by a Board Certified Internist as well as integrative medical approaches. You’ll develop your own clientele while practicing in a group setting. The potential for success in this setting is limitless for a hard working individual. Compensation depends on experience and motivation to serve your clients’ and patients’ medical care needs. New graduates with similar goals and ideals will be considered. Experience or interest in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine is a plus. All Florida licensed or eligible applicants welcome.
Please contact Dr. Michael Bartholomew at 727-733-9351, or e-mail your information to ahoddrb@gmail.com. We are looking forward to meeting you!!
BluePearl Veterinary Partners is seeking a full time ER clinician to join our team in Tampa Bay, Florida. We also have per diem relief opportunities available. Our BluePearl hospitals in Tampa Bay offer specialty and emergency veterinary care, with ER, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Ophthalmology, Neurology, Cardiology and Dermatology. We practice high quality, progressive medicine in a collaborative environment. Our case load is high and diverse. We are looking for a hardworking, motivated, compassionate ER doctor- preferably internship trained. We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. BluePearl is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details or to apply to this position, go to:
https://www.bluepearljobs.com/career-areas/
Associate veterinarian opportunity – Come join our team
Do you love puppies and kittens, dogs and cats? Yes? Yeah! Do you love grumbly dogs and Burger-the-Cat cats (check You Tube!) who may not really love and appreciate the vet? Yes? Awesome! Do you enjoy people who love their pets and want great veterinary care for them? Yes? This could be the perfect place for you!
Privately owned by the practicing veterinarian, Cornerstone Veterinary Hospital offers a unique and rewarding environment free from corporate bureaucracy. Our team is a tight-knit group of hard-working, talented, and dedicated individuals who genuinely love what they do. We prioritize quality patient care while maintaining a positive and supportive work atmosphere. Cornerstone Veterinary Hospital is ready to add a mature, diplomatic, kind-hearted, humble, relationship-oriented (and smart!) veterinarian to our thriving, growing hospital!
Part-time, Flex-time or Full-time Associate Veterinarian wanted.
Flexible schedule. No on-call. No weekends. Enjoy a healthy life balance!
Competitive compensation structure with opportunities for growth and advancement.
Flexible benefits package tailored to your priorities. Options can include:
– PTO (Paid Time Off)
– 401K contributions
– Continuing Education allowance
– Licensing and Association Fees
– Student Loan Assistance
Our hospital is a cozy, modern, farmhouse-style, newly built in 2020. Our 3000 square foot hospital has all the basics including GE Versana Ultrasound, digital radiology, digital Dental radiology, iM3 Dental Unit with high-speed handpiece, DoctorVet Laser and Abaxis In-House Labs. We provide complete care for healthy canine and feline patients and patients that need more complex medical, dental and surgical care. We are in close proximity to multiple referral hospitals and emergency clinics for our patients that need next-level care.
Cornerstone Veterinary Hospital is located in Largo, Florida between St. Petersburg and Clearwater in the beautiful Tampa Bay area. Enjoy easy access to our pristine Gulf Coast beaches, vibrant culture and all the amenities Tampa Bay has to offer. Come grow with us!
Send resume and cover letter to:
Dr. Jane Mayo
Cornerstone Veterinary Hospital
11405 Seminole Blvd
Largo, FL 33778
727-222-5727
dr.mayo@cornerstone-vet-hospital.com
Gulf Animal Hospital is located in beautiful South Pasadena. We are looking for a part-time or full-time veterinarian to join our exclusively small animal practice, with the potential for a future partnership/buyout. We currently have two full time doctors and are looking to grow. We provide routine care, dental cleanings/extractions and surgeries for our patients. We pride ourselves in patient care, client/staff communication and teamwork. Two years of post-graduate experience is preferred, however, new graduates are welcome. Email resume to melissa.gulfah@gmail.com. Or call 727-381-5005 if you have any questions.
Haines Road Animal Hospital has an opportunity for a Full Time Veterinary Technician to join our team!
Compensation: $20-23/hr; Increases with commensurate experience! Licensure not required, but valued!
Location: 4342 Haines Rd N, St. Petersburg, FL 33714
Shift Details: 4 Weekday Shifts; M-F 8a-6p NO WEEKENDS!!!
***Extensive Surgical Suite Experience/Comfortability Highly Valued!***
We are looking for a candidate who enjoys being in surgery, and will appreciate being primarily in this area of the hospital!
Job Summary: This position provides leadership and training to the medical support staff in the operation of a small animal facility in accordance with hospital policy and procedures and provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act. The Veterinary Technician will be able to communicate effectively with employees and clients and have great attention to detail and organizational abilities.
Benefits:
- Industry leading pay for you, discounts for your furry friends
- Medical, vision and dental benefits package.
- 401k program with company match starting day 1
- A yearly scrub allowance for all employees.
- Flexible schedule with a focus on work-life harmony
- Quarterly bonus opportunities
- Customized learning and developmental opportunities
See https://careers-mvetpartners.icims.com/jobs/10056/certified-veterinary-technician/job for additional information!
Harborside Animal Hospital is seeking a part-time veterinarian. We are a busy, full service veterinary hospital in beautiful Clearwater, Fl. The ideal candidate is a “people person”, outgoing, detail-oriented, highly organized, and must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment while still maintaining enthusiasm. We have two Cardell anesthetic monitoring machines, CO2 monitoring, blood pressure (including a Doppler), digital radiographs, dental digital radiographs, ultrasound, and an in-house laboratory. Ultrasound training available if needed. New graduates or experienced both welcome. (No after hour emergencies nor on-call.)
www.harborsideanimalhospital.com
Please send resume to melissawalk@yahoo.com if interested.
Melissa Walk, DVM