The AAEVT "HoofBeats" August 24, 2013 Website Update: The new AAEVT website has launched and we hope all of you have been able to log on and update your profiles and look around. Your log in is your email address - and everyone was sent a password. However if you misplaced it - just ask for your password to be reset. The Calendar of Events is on the Right hand side - it lists the current upcoming 3 events. If you click on More... it will take you to the complete Calendar. Events that are highlights are events you can register for - either on line or by clicking on the pdf. These are the IVECCS wet lab day, NEAEP and AAEP. The Career Center lists all of the current job opportunities - and you can upload your resume and additional job opportunities to this area. There are many new features with this website and we will try to outline a few to get your oriented: • There is a drop down tab area under Events for each AAEVT event - Be

sure to click on the main tab as well for a complete listing. • Be sure to update your profile - as not all of the information you may

have had up on the old website transferred over - we will still be transferring over some more information - but we want your profile to be as current as possible. You can upload a headshot and more personal and professional information.

• Members can email each other or send a quick message if you see someone you know on line. You can search for members by a variety of criteria now...

• The on line store will be available later this month, as well as blogs and forums.

NEW! You can now print off your own AAEVT membership card in your profile area. It will show your new member ID as well as your membership expiration date - these will no longer be mailed out in the member packets. We are working to make this website your FIRST go to place for information about the association, the industry, your equine interests etc... including a place to post if you are looking for resources, supplies for the clinic, medical information, and personal ads for tack, horses, equestrian events etc. Renewals: For those of you who are due to renew your membership in 2013 and wish to do so online - you should have received a discount code. As of December 31, 2013, the discount for renewing on line will no longer

be available. AAEVT CE Events: IVECCS Wet Lab Day- Monday, September 9th Host Clinic- San Diequito Equine Group, San Marcos CA http://www.aaevt.org/resource/resmgr/events/iveccsaaevtflier.pdf NEAEP - Sept 26-28 Stamford, CT Wet Labs at Fairfield Equine http://www.aaevt.org/resource/resmgr/docs/regkitstamford44a.pdf http://www.aaevt.org/resource/resmgr/docs/regkitstamford46a.pdf AAEP - Here is the link to the Digital Brochure: http://issuu.com/dbrrvt/docs/2013?e=5416005/4238300 Brochures will be mailed out in the next week On line Registration is available now on the AAEVT Website. Be sure to make your hotel reservations EARLY ! If you want to share a hotel room - let us know and we will put up a discussion board on the website. Industry News: http://horsesidevetguide.com Horse Side Vet Guide... in the palm of your hand ! Oviduct Issues in Mares: http://www.thehorse.com/articles/32420/oviduct-issues-in-mares Equine Placentitis Update: http://www.thehorse.com/articles/32400/equine-placentitis-update?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=health-news&utm_campaign=08-20-2013 New Studies at Cornell on laryngeal paralysis http://equimed.com/news/health/new-position-at-cornell-advances-horse-health-research Make sure you are buying your compounded drugs from an approved pharmacy.... http://www.pcab.org/consumers FAEP: The FAEP is offering to non-veterinarian rehabilitation staff a special rate of $275.00 for the Saturday and Sunday Rehab program. The Florida Association of Equine Practitioners (FAEP) extends a personal invitation to you and your equine rehabilitation staff to attend our 9th Annual Promoting Excellence Symposium

being held October 17-20, 2013 in Boca Raton, Florida. Practice Management: How Complete and accurate are YOUR medical records ? http://www.veterinaryteambrief.com/article/3-ways-great-medical-records-can-protect-your-license Section 179 - http://www.section179.org Make sure you take advantage of the depreciation for 2013.... SHOP exchanges offer more health coverage options for small businesses Some states will open health insurance exchanges this year under the Affordable Care Act's Small Business Health Options Program, intended to give more choices to employees at businesses with fewer than 50 workers. Employers will define a set contribution for worker coverage, and the exchange will take care of transactions with the insurer. Employees who purchase insurance through a SHOP exchange will not be eligible for tax credits, and employee choice via SHOP exchanges will be delayed a year in the 33 states that chose to let the federal government run their insurance exchanges. Apps to help run your business: http://blog.intuit.com/trends/let-an-app-do-the-heavy-lifting-for-these-20-business-tasks/ AAEVT News: Great CE Dinner meeting August 13th in Denver sponsored by ZOETIS! 20 Technicians and Assistants joined us at the TEVA wet lab day hosted by TARVT and the AAEVT. Special Thank you to our sponsors for supporting us ! Bayer, MERCK, MWI, and Sound-Eklin - Have to say the BBQ lunch cooked by Pete, Randy, Scott and Jeff was beyond amazing !!!! Scholarship Applications are due October 1 ! Applications are up on the

website. We are seeking nominations for several positions on the Executive Board. Click on the Elections Tab to review position overviews. We are looking for President- Elect, Vice President and Secretary. The Regional Director position is voted on by the Regional contacts and approved by the Board. Come join us ! The AEVNT is also seeking nominations for Board positions - please contact Jessie Loberg. Career Center: For more details check out the Career Center on the website. Anesthesia position Equine Surgical Hospital located in North Carolina is seeking a full time, experienced veterinary technician with Equine Anesthesia experience to join our well established team of surgeons, associates, and technicians. Be sure to LIKE us on Facebook ! https://www.facebook.com/pages/AAEVT-American-Association-of-Equine-Veterinary-Technicians-and-Assistants/175214349232205 Daily industry news posted as well as job opportunities ! Have a Great Weekend !