President's Message
Renee Rucinsky, DVM, DABVP (Feline), President
Lately I’ve been having a lot of extra stress, quite a few nights with less sleep, and a general feeling of being stretched a bit thin. I’m confident that if you can’t relate to that at the moment, you still know exactly how that feels. I find myself starting to dwell on the negative - people missing deadlines, pet owners not following instructions, staff members making mistakes. I take it for granted when things go the way they are supposed to, and get frustrated when they don’t. If I can remember to take a minute before reacting, it’s easier to see just how much is actually ok. But damn - that’s hard sometimes.
One of my favorite quotes is from the legendary Pat Summitt, who said attitude is a choice. It sounds so simple, but can be so very challenging. In my daily world, that usually means taking a deep breath, and resetting myself. So what if one client was difficult; I have 12 more awesome clients coming in. Does it really matter that an employee restocked things differently than the last time? I should be grateful that things got restocked at all (I know you know what I mean). Traffic is really bad going home; I have extra time to listen to my podcast. Attitude is a choice.
Here’s a big one for me: I can’t figure out what’s wrong with this patient. It’s easy to get caught up in that, drown in imposter syndrome, and decide to change careers to something where it’s not so easy to screw up. My attitude switch - contacting another ABVP Diplomate to talk it out. Looking at the listserv and knowing that I have a whole group of people who are there to support me. This camaraderie is what ABVP is to me. It’s pretty rare that I don’t feel better about things after I’ve consulted with you brilliant colleagues. And I love when someone reaches out to me, too. Are we using this community the way we should? Are we getting stronger together? If you haven’t been part of journal club discussions, or part of the RVS listservs, why not? I encourage you to take advantage of the unique situation we have as ABVP Diplomates,
and let us all lighten each other’s loads.
Kind of along those lines, starting Tuesday, September 26 we’ll have our first Pints with the President event (Register to Attend HERE). Grab a beverage of your choice, and meet up online for a chat about what’s currently being discussed within ABVP leadership, or ask whatever questions you may have, or just hang out with the coolest specialists around. And me. I’ll be there, too.
See you later this month.
Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Update
Sonnya Dennis, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline), MOC Chair
Journal Club: Please contact info@abvp.com to be added to the Google Group/Listserv if you are not already a member. This is also a great way to chat among peers and keep in touch!
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2023 Applicant Handbook
Scott Leibsle, DVM, DABVP (Equine), Credentials Chair
Updates have been made to the Applicant Handbook. All applicants submitting credentials for the 2024 application cycle must follow the guidelines in this updated version of the handbook. Guidelines established in previous handbook versions are no longer valid. Shelter Medicine applicants can now find the specific requirements in this Handbook. There is no longer a separate Shelter Handbook. All application requirements for all RVS are included in this updated version.
Credentials Application Creation: Paused
In an effort to improve the application process for the January 15, 2024, deadline we are making upgrades to the system. As a result, the system will not allow the creation of new applications until the upgrades are made. Please look for the application creation process to open in November 2023.
November 4, 2023
- Certification Exam
December 31, 2023
- Final date to be called a Diplomate for those who failed to MOC on time
January 15, 2024
Credentials deadline for both Initial Applications and Re-Applications. All documentation must be submitted online by 11:59 PM Central Time
Swine Health Management Entry Exam registration and fee deadline. Registration must be completed online account by 11:59 PM Central Time
Semi-Annual Residency Logs deadline. Logs must be submitted online by 11:59 PM Central Time
April 25-28, 2024
- ABVP Symposium, New Orleans, Louisiana
July 1, 2024
- 2023-2024 Diplomate and Emeritus Diplomate fees payable
July 15, 2024
Semi-Annual Residency Logs deadline. Logs must be submitted online by 11:59 PM Central Time
Residency and Job Postings
Don’t forget that ABVP has classified listings for open positions all over the USA!
