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BATON ROUGE, LA. - 9/13/2005 - As clean-up efforts continue, Dr. Michael Groves, dean of Louisiana State University's School of Veterinary Medicine, reports the mammoth task will take an ongoing, sustained effort. "We desperately need veterinarians and veterinary technicians to help us in this effort."

KANSAS CITY, KAN. - 9/13/05 - Private practitioners seeking to volunteer in Gulf Coast disaster zones must gain temporary licensure before practicing veterinary medicine, legal adviser Greg Dennis, JD, says.

SCHAUMBURG, ILL. - 9/12/05 - The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is gathering a list of temporary housing and employment offers for veterinarians, technicians and other clinic staff affected by Hurricane Katrina.

SCHAUMBURG, ILL. - 9/09/05 - The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF), at presstime, reports almost $100,000 has been donated through the non-profit's Web site. The money is slated for disaster relief efforts involving animals in hurricane-stricken areas of the Gulf Coast region.

WASHINGTON - 9/09/05 - Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams (VMAT) have arrived at the New Orleans airport, Louisiana State University (LSU) and two undisclosed sites near Biloxi, Miss.

WASHINGTON - 9/05/05 - The United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) wants veterinarians, technicians, students and assistants to aid Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts, the American Veterinary Medical Association reports.

NEW YORK - 9/03/05 - In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the American Kennel Club (AKC) and its affiliate AKC Companion Animal Recovery are offering relief to animals and rescue workers.

BATON ROUGE, LA. - 9/2/05 - More than 400 animals and a number of veterinarians have sought refuge at Louisiana State University's (LSU) veterinary college campus.

PORTLAND, ORE. - 9/2/05 - The nation's largest corporate veterinary practice chain is moving to assist DVM members displaced by Hurricane Katrina along the Gulf Coast and its surrounding areas.

WASHINGTON - 9/02/05 - Four Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams (VMAT) are moving into the Gulf Coast region, marking the largest simultaneous deployment of such relief in history.

Minneapolis — Dr. Susan McDonough of Arnold, Md., received the National Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (NBVME) award for her work in the national licensing examination program.

Use Tidy Tube (Valco Cincinnati Consumer Products) to efficiently and completely empty medical lubricant, cat laxative, and toothpaste tubes and any other product that is packaged in a tube.

I make it standard practice to discuss hip dysplasia with the owners of predisposed breeds when they drop off their dogs for neutering.

Hang baskets (these are from Staples) on patients' cage doors to hold medications, collars, special diets, and more.

When my colleagues or I place a bandage on a pet, we write the date the bandage needs to be changed directly on it.

Your resume should, in its final form, be a picture of you on paper.

The practice owner was impressed Keri put so much thought and effort into her job.

Columbus, Ohio - Knowing and promoting your assets is key to planning a career, experts say.

Knoxville, Tenn. - A University of Tennessee student attends her first year of veterinary college this fall after recovering injuries sustained in the bombing of London's subway system.

Exeter, N.H.- Most students gain little legal direction from veterinary college curriculum on legal landmines in private practice. Yet experts warn that without knowledge and awareness, associates can be blindsided by the law.

Ever since the industry-reknowned Brakke Consulting study linking the corollary between economic acumen and income, the veterinary medical profession has been devising ways to create better small business owners. The National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues was created, and veterinary colleges across the country are beefing up their business offerings.

Stillwater, Okla. - "Love animals? Retire a veterinary student's debt." Total cost: more than $83,000.

Washington - With more than 2,220 federal positions earmarked for DVMs by 2007, pubic health represents an upsurge of job opportunities for future veterinarians.

Minneapolis - Some veterinary leaders want a more diverse veterinary population, and they are willing to take their case tio the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) to promulgate it.

College Station, Texas - By the time first-year veterinary students at Texas A&M University graduate, a host of new job opportunities likely will become available.

Schaumburg, Ill. - The American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) mentoring program is running, but widespread participation proves tougher to achieve.

Ark Naturals Products for Pets introduces Kitty Kantina Surf and Turf.

In response to your inquiry on who inspired us ("Letters," July 2005), I could not pass up the opportunity to express my sincere feelings toward the one man who has inspired me the most in my veterinary career.

Blackwell Publishing introduces The British Small Animal Veterinary Association's Psittacine Birds, Second edition.

Veterinary Ventures introduces Drinkwell? The Original Pet Fountain for companion animals.