Pulse - December 2024 - 40

FROM THE SCVMA OFFICE JENNIFER HAWKINS, DVM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Resolutions for 2025
t's that time of year again. The holidays are arriving sooner than ever and next
we'll be embarking on another new year. It's that time when we consider what the
new year will bring.
A few years ago, I wrote to you on this page that my new
year's resolution was to not look at my cell phone so much.
Well, I failed miserably. In fact, most resolutions fail less than
30 days into the new year. So, I thought I'd offer some easily
attainable goals for members in 2025.
Update your SCVMA profile. Just log into your profile at
www.scvma.org. Your profile offers sections for professional
information, personal information, and additional information.
To the left of each data box is a lock icon. Wave the
cursor over this to choose items that you wish to have public
or private. Make sure your email and address are correct,
so we know how to reach you. And double check that what
you have set to public information you is what you truly
want public. Best to do it now than after your client calls
you on your personal cell or shows up at your front door
for a nail trim.
Make a donation to the SCVMA Education and Scholarship
Foundation. Our foundation provides scholarships
each year for RVT and DVM students. If you donate before
the end of 2024, you can make the deduction for 2024. See?
Everybody wins. Go to www.scvma.org/foundation/ to make
an easy donation.
Bring a guest member. Many of us, including me, learned
of the SCVMA from another member. For me, it was the two
veterinarians I worked with. They insisted I attend a meeting
and I was hooked. Did you know that guests of SCVMA
members can attend one chapter meeting at no cost?
Pay for a staff member's or colleague's dues. In fact, make it
the person you brought (above bullet) to a chapter meeting!
Veterinary team member dues are only $45/year and early
career veterinarians benefit from a tiered dues pricing. It's a
great way to offer access to veterinary resources, as well as the
CE that is required for your licensed employees.
Volunteer for a Downtown Dog - SCVMA Gives Back
Event. These events are offered once a month, so you have 12
to choose from. They are typically held on the second Sunday
of the month. To be added to the recruitment email list, just
email scvmagivesback@scvma.org and let them know your
interest. There is also a smattering of other " Gives Back " events
that come up throughout the year. Being on the recruitment
list helps us know how to reach you when these events arise.
Attend an SCVMA Event. There are many to choose from.
You can go to your local chapter meeting. You can attend a
meeting of a different chapter. You can participate in a Sunday
half-day CE event. You can attend the full day Conti Symposium.
Or you can log in to a live interactive webinar. There's
no need to choose-you can treat yourself to one of each!
And, as an SCVMA member (thanks to the kind support of
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our amazing sponsors), these events are FREE to you! Keep
checking our SCVMA Calendar of Events for updates: www.
scvma.org/calendar-of-events/.
Buy tickets for you and a guest to attend the SCVMA Celebration.
This year's Celebration will be at Disney's Grand
Californian Hotel for a great night of catching up with colleagues
and honoring award winners. Your hospital can also
choose to support the event as a sponsor. For more details, go
to: www.scvma.org/2025_annual_celebration
Place an ad in the PULSE magazine. Our advertisers
report that their PULSE ads drive a significant amount of
business to their practices and their veterinary businesses.
Contact Lucy at lperez@scvma.org for more information.
Ads help defray the costs of printing this magazine while also
supporting your business.
Speak at a school for career day. Many local schools host
professionals from just about every field to help young people
know what opportunities are available for them in the future.
We do get requests at the SCVMA office for veterinarians to
speak at these events. Feel free to email me if you'd like to be
included in a pool of folks willing and interested in helping
out. jhawkins@scvma.org
Become a volunteer SCVMA leader. Help run an SCVMA
chapter, become an SCVMA Board member, or a So Cal Delegate
to the CVMA. These roles may seem intimidating but
they're quite manageable and rewarding. Ask your chapter
officer, board member, or me about what's involved and how
you can participate.
Follow SCVMA on Facebook and Instagram. I think this
one is self-explanatory
Write an article for PULSE magazine. If you have a topic
that you think would be relevant to our members, reach out to
me at jhawkins@scvma.org for article specs. Or just feel free
to suggest a story topic.
These are your 12 different options for you to choose from
for a 2025 resolution. If you're feeling ambitious, feel free to
do one each month of the year. Or just one, that's OK too!
Happy Holidays!
I
JHAWKINS@SCVMA.ORG
http://www.scvma.org/calendar-of-events/ http://www.scvma.org http://www.scvma.org/2025_annual_celebration http://www.scvma.org/foundation/

Pulse - December 2024

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Pulse - December 2024

Chapter Meetings & Calendar
President’s Perspective
Pulsepoints
SCVMA Profile
Practical Pathology
FEATURE STORY
UC Davis Update
Updates
Tools for Success
Industry Insights
AVMA Diplomates
Resources
Disease Table
From the SCVMA Office
Pulse - December 2024 - Cover1
Pulse - December 2024 - Cover2
Pulse - December 2024 - Chapter Meetings & Calendar
Pulse - December 2024 - 2
Pulse - December 2024 - President’s Perspective
Pulse - December 2024 - Pulsepoints
Pulse - December 2024 - 5
Pulse - December 2024 - 6
Pulse - December 2024 - 7
Pulse - December 2024 - SCVMA Profile
Pulse - December 2024 - Practical Pathology
Pulse - December 2024 - FEATURE STORY
Pulse - December 2024 - 11
Pulse - December 2024 - 12
Pulse - December 2024 - 13
Pulse - December 2024 - 14
Pulse - December 2024 - UC Davis Update
Pulse - December 2024 - Updates
Pulse - December 2024 - Tools for Success
Pulse - December 2024 - Industry Insights
Pulse - December 2024 - AVMA Diplomates
Pulse - December 2024 - Resources
Pulse - December 2024 - Disease Table
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