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Nebraska Is VSV-Free

Nebraska is once again VSV-free. Read the latest Vesicular Stomatitis situation report here.

NVMA Works to Ameliorate Impact of Proposed Bill on Veterinarians' Business Operations

As you may have heard, the NVMA leadership is working to address an issue currently before the Nebraska Legislature. The bill, LB 471 (click here for detail on the bill), was introduced last year by Senator Sara Howard to implement a prescription drug monitoring program. The bill did not advance last year, but appears to be ready to advance quickly upon the start of the session in 2016. The NVMA Board and Legislation Committee are continuing to work with senators to find a veterinarian-specific solution to include in the bill. (Click here to learn more).

VSV Situation Report as of 12/15/2015

The latest Vesicular Stomatitis situation as of 12/15/2015 may be viewed by clicking here.

Why You Should Register for the Upcoming NVMA Convention

NVMA members who attended the 2015 Summer Meeting in Valentine, Nebraska talk about the value and fun of attending the organization's events. Find details and registration info by clicking here.

October / December 2015 Veterinary Views Newsletter

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NVMA Awards Nominations Sought; Deadline Is December 15

Nebraska has many veterinarians and others in the veterinary medical field that are extraordinary in their positive contributions to the profession. The NVMA honors such people each year at the annual meeting and banquet at the convention in January. The NVMA Awards Committee is taking nominations for the following categories:

VETERINARIAN OF THE YEAR 
This award goes to a NVMA member who has contributed to the advancement of veterinary medicine in the State of Nebraska with special accomplishments. Service to the State Association and profession, Service to community, Service to family and other responsibilities.

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
This award recognizes an individual, who has contributed outstanding service to the advancement of veterinary medicine in all aspects of the profession. The individual need not be a veterinarian, however, veterinarians are not excluded from being eligible.

COMMERCIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE YEAR 
This award recognizes a representative from a company that has provided outstanding support to veterinary medicine in Nebraska during the current year.

OUTSTANDING YOUNG VETERINARIAN OF THE YEAR 
This award goes to an NVMA member that has graduated in the last seven years, who has contributed outstanding service to the veterinary profession, service to community, church, family, state and national organizations.

OUTSTANDING LICENSED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR 
This award recognizes a NVMA licensed veterinary technician member who graduated from a recognized Veterinary Technician school and has at least 5 years work experience in the profession, or trained in the veterinary practice and has at least 10 years experience as a licensed veterinary technician. Consideration should be given to all aspects of licensed veterinary technician responsibilities as well as service to community, church and state organizations.

Please have at least one letter of support submitted with your nomination.

Click here to find a downloadable nomination form.

Nomination deadline is December 15, 2015