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Don't navigate your veterinary career alone.

05/29/2026

Our profession can feel isolating. Even on our busiest days.

You shouldn't have to carry that alone.

Coffee Club is a free, judgment-free Zoom space for veterinary professionals to connect and be heard. Whether you have a lot to say or just want to listen, you belong here.

📅 June 1 > Virtual
No prep. No agenda. Just real conversation.

🏷️ FREE > Open to all veterinary professionals

Register here: https://wsvma.org/coffee-club/

05/21/2026

GDV? Hemoabdomen? Blocked cat at 7 PM? Some emergencies just won't wait for the specialist.

Join Milan Milovancev, DVM, DACVS, of Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital for a practical, case-driven night on when to cut, when to ship, and how to keep your patient alive either way.

📅 Tuesday, June 2, 2026
⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM (Food at 6:00, lecture at 6:30)
📍 Bellingham Technical College, Haskell Building Room 115
🏅 2 CE Credits

You'll walk away able to:
✅ Stabilize GDV, hemoabdomen, and septic abdomen cases preop
✅ Decide when to cut in-house vs. refer
✅ Apply surgical tips and tricks for dystocia and torsions
✅ Manage thoracic trauma with penetrating wounds
✅ Recognize post-op complications before they spiral
✅ Handle the cases nobody warned you about: degloving, open fracture, blocked cats

🏷️ Free | TCVMA Members
🏷️ $60 | Non-Members
🏷️ One free LVT guest per DVM member

Dinner is catered by Chipotle, sponsored by Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital. RSVP by Wednesday, May 27. RSVP to Lisa Dzyban at [email protected] or 360-752-8577

05/20/2026

“Mobility matters at every age.” 🐾

May is Arthritis Awareness Month. Arthritis is one of the most common causes of chronic pain in dogs and cats, and the signs can be subtle — slowing down, jumping less, stiffness, decreased use of cat scratching post, or changes in behavior.

Early recognition through physical exams and imaging, along with a multimodal treatment plan, will help pets stay comfortable and active longer. If you notice changes in your pet’s mobility or behavior, talk with your veterinarian about options to support their quality of life! 💕

05/19/2026

We would sincerely like to thank and for a wonderful day of ophthalmology CE yesterday in Bellevue! Our members enjoyed a 6-hour intensive on uveitis, feline ophthalmology, brachycephalic ophthalmology, indolent ulcers, enucleation tips, and ocular emergencies. This was an excellent lecture that definitely boosted confidence in what we can do in the GP and ER settings for our ophtho patients!

05/17/2026

Congratulations, again, to the WSU DVM Class of 2026! We want you to know that the WSVMA is here to support you through this transition from student to doctor by offering free membership for the first six months after graduation, another six months free after that if you provide an updated email address, and then four years of discounted membership. Whether it be access to CE, leadership development (Power of 10, MentorVet scholarships), job postings, financial planning, mental health resources, etc., we have you covered! Please don’t ever hesitate to reach out to us directly - our board members and committee members are here to listen and provide guidance!

05/15/2026

The WSVMA staff team gathered for their annual retreat yesterday. We want to thank Tanner Electrical Coop who shared their meeting space with us. A focus for the day was how to improve communications with Members and the Vet Med community. One strategy is to declutter Members’ InBoxes and the Newsletter by putting more content on social media. Here we are discussing our Social Media strategy with Dr. Victoria McLean who leads the Boards Social Media and Communications Committee.

05/12/2026

Power of 10 update! Our cohort has been having a great year so far. In January, they joined the WSVMA and our stakeholders for our annual Advocacy Day in Olympia! They were able to speak with representative Dr. Lisa Parshley about several bills that would potentially impact veterinary medicine in Washington state.

In February, P10 participant Dr. Claire Stein joined WSVMA president Dr. Sally Thompson-Iritani for the AVMA legislative fly-in in Washington DC. They had the opportunity to meet with legislators at the Capitol to discuss important issues affecting veterinarians nationwide.

In April, Dr. Michelle Harcha spoke with the P10 group about leading with emotional intelligence, giving and receiving feedback, and conflict management. These are important skills for leading in the workplace that we don’t necessarily learn in veterinary school.

Our next in-person P10 meeting is in June regarding personal and financial wellness! If you a recently graduated veterinarian in Washington state and you are interested in learning more about the Power of 10, let us know!

05/04/2026

Give Big. Double the Impact. 🐾

Tomorrow is GiveBIG — and every gift to the Washington State Animal Health Foundation will be MATCHED up to $9,750.

Your doubled gift helps:
💛 Pets in urgent need (Vets Helping Pets grants)
💛 Animals displaced by disaster
💛 Future vets at WSU CVM

Give Tuesday, May 5 → wagives.org/organization/Wsahf
(Link in bio)

04/29/2026

Every veterinarian has felt it: the profession is changing fast, and the loudest voices aren't always the right ones.

The WSVMA Board of Directors is where Washington's veterinary community sets the course. And right now, three seats are open.

Here's the plan:

1. Submit your nomination by May 15
2. Meet with the Leadership Committee in July
3. Start your three-year term in September 2026

Don't let someone else decide the future of your profession. Step into the room.
🔗 wsvma.org/governance
📧 [email protected]

04/26/2026

WSVMA and IEVMA are proud to be co-hosting a Parasitology in-person intensive class in Spokane WA. Huge shout out to our presenter Dr. Mason Reichard and our sponsor Zoetis.

Address

23515 NE Novelty Hill RD, Ste B221/337
Redmond, WA
98065

Telephone

+18003997862

Website

http://www.wsvma.org/, https://www.wagives.org/organization/Wsahf

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