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IVMA President's Message

Friends and Colleagues,
As basketball season wraps up and we watch teams battle their way toward the NCAA Championship on April 6, I am reminded of something bigger than the scoreboard. The teams that make it to the end are rarely the flashiest. They are the ones who adjust, support one another, and refuse to lose focus on what matters most. The same is true for our veterinary clinic teams regarding workplace culture.

Workplace culture does not shift overnight. It is shaped in small, repeated choices - what we notice, what we reinforce, and what we choose to highlight.

A quote by Wayne Dyer captures this perfectly:

“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.”


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Rural Veterinary Roundtables Scheduled 

The Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine (ISU CVM) and the IVMA are hosting regional Rural Veterinary Roundtables around the state this summer.  IVMA members are invited to attend these listening and brainstorming sessions to join the conversation on the challenges and success of rural veterinary medicine.  Each session will be a group discussion attended by local veterinary practitioners, ISU CVM leadership, IVMA leadership, agricultural representatives, community leaders, and state legislators. They will held in the morning, with coffee and pastries provided. 
 
Sessions will be held in Humboldt, Williamsburg, and Afton this summer and there will be a final session at the IVMA Annual Meeting in September. Click here to learn more about how you can join the conversation and RSVP to attend.

Member Assistance Program (MAP)

The MAP offers help for personal and/or professional concerns by providing free, confidential, short-term counseling and personal consultation. Additionally, the MAP provides work-life resources for such issues as legal and financial consultations, online learning, and resources.
 
Please take advantage of this wonderful benefit.  The MAP staff at McLaughlin Young is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, ready to assist you.  Remember, the MAP is always a good place to begin. 
 
There are two ways to access your MAP and work-life services:
Call 800.633.3353 
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New IVMA Veterinary Career Center

The IVMA is excited to introduce a powerful new tool for veterinary hiring and job searching: the IVMA Veterinary Career Center. This modern platform connects IVMA members with top veterinary talent across the country—whether you’re hiring a veterinarian, technician, or front office team member.
 
With its clean design and easy-to-use interface, the Career Center can be accessed on any device—smartphone, tablet, or desktop—giving you flexibility and convenience.
 
For employers, the Career Center offers expanded reach as part of a national network that includes other state VMAs and the AVMA. This means your job postings will receive maximum exposure to qualified candidates nationwide. For job seekers, the platform includes user-friendly features to streamline your search and help you find the perfect next opportunity.

Visit the IVMA Career Center.

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