Vet of the Year - New York State Wildlife Rehabilitation Council

Approved as a New York Statesponsor of continuing education forveterinarians and veterinary techniciansNYSWRC’s 1 st Annual Veterinarian’s Wildlife Seminar, Oct. 27, 2013Presented in conjunction with the weekend’s 33 rd annual rehabilitation conference for all wildliferehabilitators and veterinary technicians—see www.nyswrc.org for more information.Earn NYS Continuing Education Credits while learning the latest information regarding wildlife:From veterinarians, For veterinariansWhere: Byblos Niagara Resort and Spa, 100 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island, NY 14072When: Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013Cost: $75. (includes box lunch) with advance registration, or $100. at the door8 – 8:30 Registration8:30 One Health and VeterinariansDr. Elizabeth Bunting VMD ,Veterinary Support Services, Animal Health Diagnostic Center,College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University /Patrick Martin, NYS DEC9:00 There’s a WHAT! in the waiting room!?: Practical guidance for safely stabilizingand holding the wildlife that may wander into your office with your clients?Dr. Karen Dashfield DVM Medical Director for Antler Ridge Wildlife Sanctuary, NJ10:00 Antibiotic and Analgesia Therapy in Small MammalsDr. James Carpenter MS,DVM, Dipl.,ACZM Professor, Zoological Medicine College ofVeterinary Medicine, Kansas State University11:00 Triaging Head TraumaDr. Renee Schott DVM, Staff Veterinarian Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota12:00 –12:30 lunch (box lunch included in pre-registration fee)12:30 How to Maximize Your Clinic for the Care of WildlifeDr. Laura Wade DVM Dipl. ABVP Specialized Care for Avian and Exotic Pets , NY1:15 Lead Poisoning and TreatmentDr. Jeff Baier, MS, DVM Veterinarian, Birds of Prey Foundation, Broomfield, Colorado.2:15 Case Study: Surgical Repair of a Degloved Scalp in a Red-tailed HawkDr. Laura Wade DVM Dipl. ABVP and Dr. Evan Reed DVM Specialized Care for Avianand Exotic Pets, NY3:15 Common Diseases and Injuries of North American SongbirdsDr. Erica Miller, part-time Wildlife Veterinarian, NJ DEP, Div. of F&W, Office of WildlifeHeath & Forensics, Avian Veterinarian, Brandywine Zoo, Wilmington, DE, Adjunct AssistantProfessor, Wildlife Medicine, U Penn School of Veterinary Medicine, Philadelphia, PA,Volunteer Veterinarian, Mercer County Wildlife Center, Titusville, NJ, Consulting VVeterinarian, Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research, In, Newark, DETo register, please return the enclosed form. Registration is limited.

33 rd Annual Conference: Oct. 25-27, 2013 in Grand Island, NYEach year approximately 250 wildlife rehabilitators and speakers from New York and many other states gatherfor the New York State Wildlife Rehabilitators Council’s (NYSWRC) Annual Three Day Conference.Registration Forms and Hotel information are available on line at: www.NYSWRC.orgThe Annual NYSWRC Conference: Culminating its year-long efforts to support the rehabilitator in the field,NYSWRC sponsors an Annual Wildlife Rehabilitation Conference. This event is a dynamic, weekend-long educationalopportunity and is designed to help the beginning and advanced rehabilitator andthose in related animal fields such as veterinarians and their staff, animal controlofficers and nuisance wildlife officers.The conference offers in-depth programs presented by wildlife rehabilitation expertsfrom around the United States.Typical subject areas include:Basic Workshops /Wet LabsDiseasesMedical Management/MedicationsNutrition/HusbandryRehabilitation TechniquesHosted by rehabilitators, for rehabilitators, vet techs and veterinarians, the weekendoffers participants the unique opportunity to learn new skills, communicate interests,share experiences, and voice concerns.The New York State Wildlife Rehabilitation Council (NYSWRC) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated tothe advancement of Wildlife Rehabilitation by: Promoting the professionalism of licensed wildlife rehabilitators, vet techs and veterinarians. Giving rehabilitators the field support they deserve and the educational services they need to appropriatelycare for distressed wildlife. Providing wildlife personnel with timely access to the latest technical information through a system ofnetwork support. Working with governmental agencies to formulate better regulations concerning wildlife. Disseminating educational materials and information to New York State residents about distressed wildlife. Continually promoting the conservation of wildlife, their habitats, and other natural resources.For a once fledgling organization, NYSWRC has grown to be one of the most well known and well respectedrehabilitation organizations in the nation. NYSWRC is proud to be the oldest organization of this type in the country.Veterinarian of the YearThe award is presented to a veterinarian who hasdemonstrated outstanding qualities and skillsthat have contributed to a cooperative workingrelationship between the veterinary communityand wildlife rehabilitators.The Council recognizes and appreciates theefforts of all the veterinarians who havecontributed their time and skills, frequentlywithout charge, to wildlife rehabilitators acrossthe state.NYSWRC Veterinarian of the Year Award Recipients:1997 Dr. Michael Bonda 2005 Dr. Victor J. Dasaro1998 Dr. Alison Hazel 2006 Dr. Brian Landenberger1999 Dr. Carl Tomascke 2007 Dr. Brian Hall2000 Dr. Basil Tangredi 2008 Dr. Karen Moran2001 Dr. Wendi Westrom 2009 Dr. Erica Miller2002 Dr. Carl Eisenhard 2010 Dr. Matthew Dunaif2003 Dr. James Robinson 2011 Dr. Christopoher Elson2004 Dr. Laura Wade 2012 Dr. Jonathan H.S. Turetsky

Advance Registration FormNYSWRC’s 1 st Annual Veterinarian’sWildlife SeminarOffered in conjunction with the 33rd Annual ConferenceApproved as a New York Statesponsor of continuing education forveterinarians and veterinary techniciansI plan to participate in the Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013 seminar at the Byblos Resort & Spa on Grand Island, NY.Name:___________________________________________________________________________________Address:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Phone #:______________________________ Email address: ______________________________________(for NYSWRC response only-not to be shared with anyone)_____Yes, issue the NYS ED continuing education credits. My License #______________________________Advance Registration* includes box lunch _____vegetarian or _____ non-vegetarianPayment: $75. if paid by check—make checks payable to NYSWRC 2013Credit Card cost: $80. (includes $5. processing fee)______Optional: $25. to become a member of NYSWRCTotal $:_________Please give us the exact name on the account:If paying by credit card: ______Visa, or _____Master CardPrint name clearly_________________________________________________________________________________Signature_________________________________________________the account number: ____________________________________ Authorization # (3 digit, on back) _______________the expiration date: ____________________________, and/or, yes, you may use a Government Purchase Order #*Note: Cost is $100. if registering at the door.A confirmation and directions to the hotel will be sent upon receiptof this form.Return this entire page, completed with credit information,check or money order (in US dollars).Make checks out to: NYSWRC 2013 Canadian checks must be drawn on US banks.Mail to: Amy Freiman, PO Box 62, Newcomb, NY 12852(phone: 518-582-3655)After Sept. 1, mail to:6655 N Canyon Crest Dr., Unit 9151, Tucson, AZ 85750 (phone: 520-529-1151)

NYSWRCP.O. Box 62Newcomb, NY 12852www.NYSWRC.orgQuestions: nisseq@aol.comVeterinarian Wildlife Seminar& continuing education creditsNEW YORK STATE WILDLIFE REHABILITATION COUNCIL, INC.MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONEntitles you to the quarterly newsletter, Release_____NEW_____RENEWALComplete all information below and make checks payable to: NYS Wildlife Rehabilitation Council, Inc. Please print clearly.____GENERAL: $25.00 ____HOUSEHOLD: $40.00 ____ORGANIZATION: $50.00NAME(S):AFFILIATION:ADDRESS:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________CITY, STATE, ZIP: ___________________________________________________________________________PHONE home: (___)___________ work: (___)____________ e-mail:Species handled: ___________________________________________________________________________Knowledge and skills willing to share: __________________________________________________________Return form to: Jean Alden, NYSWRC Membership, 1850 N. Forest Rd, Williamsville, NY 14221