Please note the VIN office will be closed on
Monday, September 6 so VIN staff can spend the
Labor Day weekend with their families.
Responses to calls and emails may take a bit longer than usual during this time. Thanks in advance for your patience.
If you have a truly urgent issue, Paul's phone is always on:
(530)757-6881 |
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 Shed Some Light on Metabolic Bone Disease in Exotics
Got questions about ultraviolet light recommendations, calcium metabolism, or proper nutrition for exotics?
The Metabolic Bone Disease in Exotic Animals Information Center gathers information together in one place to help you understand the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of metabolic bone disease.
Review cases, images, and other resources without having to go on the hunt yourself.
Find it through the Reptile, Amphibian & Invertebrate Specialty Center in the VIN Library. |
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With Heavy Hearts...
Ken Harkewitz, long-time VIN Consultant in Reptile and Amphibian Medicine, passed away Thursday, August 26th. He bravely faced many medical challenges over the years and always came out smiling.
Paul talked to him Wednesday after Ken returned home following a trying 2.5 week hospitalization. He sounded upbeat and optimistic as always. Sadly the next morning Ken's lovely wife Florence called Paul to inform him Ken had passed.
Thanks for all you did for VINners and all colleagues -- we'll miss your wisdom and your humor, Ken.Share your memories and condolences with fellow VINners. A collation of the comments posted will be shared with Ken's wife, Florence.
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EXPLORE, DISCOVER, LEARN VIN
Wednesday, September 1, 9:30 p.m. ET
What is the VINdex? Where is the VIN Library? Find out in this LIVE how-to session. Email HowTo@VIN.com for more information. |
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VIN/IVAPM ROUNDS
Thursday, September 2, 9 p.m. ET
Presented by Robin Downing, DVM, MS, DAAPM, DACVSMR, CVPP, CCRP
Attend this session to earn 1 hour free CE credit. |
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NO ROUNDS
Sunday, September 5
The US celebrates Labor Day tomorrow, typically by not laboring. |
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VIN Shelter Medicine Conference
September 24-25
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Ultrasound in the ER/GP Trenches, Part 2
November 3 - December 18
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UPCOMING CONFERENCES
Conference season is in full-swing, with opportunities for in-person or at-home CE on the schedule.
WVC
September 6-9
Live in Las Vegas, NV
or Virtual
*2020 proceedings
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IVECCS
September 11-15
Live in Nashville, TN
*2020 proceedings
ABVP
September 16-19
Live in New Orleans, LA
*2019 proceedings
SWVS
September 23-26
Live in San Antonio, TX
*2019 proceedings
AAZV
Oct 4, 12, 20, 28 & Nov 5
Virtual
*2020 proceedings |
Wild West Vet Show
Oct 6-9
Live in Reno, NV
*2019 proceedings
ACVC
October 11-13
Live in Atlantic City, NJ
*2017 proceedings
VCS
Oct 14-16
Live in Boise, ID
or Virtual
*2020 proceedings
AAFV
October 21 & 22
Virtual
*2020 proceedings |
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