Connecticut Veterinary Medical Foundation

Pain management and rehabilitation for pets
2023-07-20 19:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82485690013
Sometimes medical and surgical techniques designed to prevent or treat common veterinary maladies don’t entirely “repair” the four-legged family member. At other times, traditional medical approaches or surgical techniques may be too costly, invasive or even unavailable. Thankfully, rehabilitation and interventional pain management tools, modalities, programs and approaches exist for pets just as they exist for human patients. Come join us as we speak about advanced diagnostics and some interventional, physical medicine techniques aimed at helping return function and quality of life to post surgical, non surgical and chronically ill veterinary patients.
Presented by: Andrea (Andi) Looney, DVM

Cornell College of Vet Med graduate 1989
Spent time in private practice and returned to
Complete internship and residency in Anesthesia/critical care at Cornell University
Stayed to work at Cornell in Community Practice, Emergency Medicine, Anesthesia and Pain Management
Has held faculty positions at Cornell, Tufts and worked at Angell, AMC, Ethos Veterinary Health and her favorite place of employment, Central Hospital for Veterinary Medicine in North Haven

CTSART Overview and Certification
2023-10-21 09:30 - 14:00 | Torrington Fire house, 111 Water St., Torrington, CT, 06790, United States
You are invited to a CT State Animal Response Team (CTSART) Training Program
The program consists of Two Modules to be taught the same day to allow all CERT volunteers to be cross trained to be CTSART volunteers. Trainees must be CERT certified.

CTSART is a volunteer program organized to help prepare our state for any disasters involving animals.
Our goal is to facilitate a prompt, effective response to emergencies involving animals.
CTSART missions include public education, deployment of co-located companion animal evacuation shelters, building volunteer networks trained and state certified to assist with animals in need in disasters,
Upon completion of the two modules, volunteers will be sworn in to be certified to respond to animals in disaster. Volunteers will work as a team, under the auspices of a CTSART Regional Leader.

Trainer: Sheldon Yessenow DVM, Region 1 Team Leader
Co-Trainer: Donna Cobelli DVM, Region 5 Team Leader
Coffee, Tea, and snacks will be provided. Trainees are welcome to bring a bag lunch and beverage to enjoy during the training
All CERT volunteers and any current CTSART volunteers that would like to attend are welcome. We will spend time organizing the CTSART Torrington Trailer and reviewing topics for future training.
If you are attending, please respond with your full name to: Region5CTSART@gmail.com
Thank you,
Dr Donna Cobelli & Dr Sheldon Yessenow
CTSART Regional Leaders

The Importance Of Rabies Vaccination
2024-04-18 19:00 - 19:30 | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85024151416
Join Dr. Jane Lewis, Connecticut State Veterinarian, for a webinar focused on rabies. Dr. Lewis will provide a global and national overview of rabies incidence, discuss the nature of the disease and share why vaccination is so important for pets.
Dr. Lewis is currently the State Veterinarian for the Connecticut Department of Agriculture. She holds a BA from Williams College in Williamstown, MA and earned her DVM from the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1994. She also earned a Master of Science in Food Safety from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2022 and is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine. Prior to joining CT DoAg, Dr. Lewis served as a Veterinarian 2 with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets as well as a Supervisory Veterinary Medical Officer with USDA. Dr. Lewis has also worked in private practice for most of her career, tending to both large and small animal species, and in higher education teaching Veterinary Technology. She enjoys spending her free time with her family and pets.

CTSART Training Day
2024-04-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Central Animal Hospital, North Haven, 4 Devine St., North Haven, CT, 06473, United States
Attention all CERT and CTSART (CT State Animal Response Team) Volunteers and Trainees
We are inviting all CERT and all CTSART (CT State Animal Response Team) members to a Training Session on CTSART and Animal Sheltering
Topics: AM: CTSART Overview and Certification for CERT volunteers (not already CTSART trained)
PM: Animal Shelter Training Exercise for all CTSART and CERT- CTSART trained volunteers (CTSART trailer and supplies will be on site)
Date: Saturday April 20th 2024 9:00am-4:00pm
Trainer: Sheldon Yessenow, DVM, Region 1 Team Leader
Co-Trainer: Donna Cobelli, DVM, Region 5 Team Leader
Location: Central Animal Hospital for Veterinary Medicine
4 Devine St North Haven CT 06473
Morning Program: 9:00am-12:00pm : CERT volunteers train to the CTSART program
The program consists of Two Modules to be taught the same day to allow all CERT volunteers to be cross trained to be CTSART volunteers. Trainees must be CERT certified.
CTSART is a volunteer program organized to help prepare our state for any disasters
involving animals. Our goal is to facilitate a prompt, effective response to emergencies
involving animals. CTSART missions include deployment of co-located companion animal
evacuation shelters, building volunteer networks trained and state certified to assist
with animals in need in disasters and public education.
Upon completion of the two modules, volunteers will be sworn in to be certified to respond to animals in disaster. Volunteers will work as a team, under the auspices of a CTSART Regional Leader.
Afternoon Program: 12:30pm -4:00pm Animal Shelter Training Exercise
The training will consist of a short PowerPoint on “how to” set up an animal shelter. It will be followed by a live exercise reviewing the components of animal sheltering including reception, canine and feline housing and care. The goal is to train volunteers to use standardized forms and protocols wherever an animal shelter is established.
All CERT volunteers are welcome. Please pass the email on to interested parties.
Coffee, Tea, and snacks will be provided.
Trainees are welcome to bring a bag lunch and beverage to enjoy during the training.
Any current CTSART volunteers are welcome.
Space is limited, so if you plan to attend, please respond soon with your full name , cell number, and indicate if you will be attending the morning, afternoon, or both sessions to the following address:
Region5CTSART@gmail.com
Thank you,
Dr. Donna Cobelli & Dr. Shelly Yessenow CTSART Regional Leaders

CVMF Fundraiser- Bark And Brew
2024-05-01 18:30 - 21:00 | Witch Doctor Brewery, 168 Center Street, Southington, United States, 06489, United States
Join us for our annual CVMF fundraiser
BARK AND BREW
Open to all!

This is an exciting night to meet other CVMF supporters, network and have fun. Each ticket purchaser will receive 1 ticket for a drink of choice (wine, beer, or mixed drink). Soft drinks and non-alcoholic drinks will be available too. An “all you can eat” variety of pizza provided by New Haven Pizza Truck will be available from 6:30-9:00.
We will have a silent auction with a variety of items.
Sign up early as tickets go fast.
Thank you to New Haven Pizza Truck

Introduction to Pet Pig Care and Behavior
2024-06-20 19:00 - 19:30 | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88276690033
Pigs are smart and interesting animals. Many people choose to have them as pets, either outdoors or in their homes. I have heard them described as “just like dogs, but with no desire to please you whatsoever.” That is fairly accurate, but there is more. We will touch on their basic medical needs, common problems, nutrition, and some basics of behavior, to either improve your current relationship with your pig, or to guide you before deciding to keep a pig as a pet.
Presented by:Dr Dennis Thibeault

Dr Dennis Thibeault received his BS in Biology from Fairfield University and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Michigan State University in 1994. He started Green Valley Veterinary Services in Mansfield CT in 2008. He and his team provide mobile veterinary care for farm animals throughout Eastern CT and most of Rhode Island. Their primary focus is pet and hobby livestock, and also do home euthanasia for dogs and cats. Dr Thibeault is also certified in Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue.

Overview of common toxicities in dogs and cats
2024-10-17 19:00 - 19:30 | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86558425932
Common Toxicities in Dogs and Cats
Join us to discuss the common toxicities in dogs and cats. What clinical signs you should be aware of and what you can do.
Presented by: Charity J. Uman, MS DVM
Dr. Charity Uman is the Emergency Department Head at Veterinary Specialists of Connecticut. She is originally from South Florida. After college she moved to Vermont and fell in love with New England. She always knew she wanted a career with animals and completed a Masters Degree in Animals and Pubic Policy from Tufts University. She later attended veterinary school starting at St. George’s University and graduated from Louisiana State University. After veterinary school, she completed a Small Animal Rotating Internship at Angell Animal Medicine Center in Boston, MA where she was awarded the Sharon Drellich Memorial Award for professionalism, collegiality and compassion. In 2021, Dr Uman was chosen as the DVM360 Veterinary Hero in Emergency Medicine. While Dr. Uman will always consider the South Florida beaches her happy place, she loves the many green spaces in Connecticut and all that has to offer. When not working, she can be found outside enjoying the weather, whatever that may be.

Adverse Food Reactions
2024-12-19 19:00 - 19:30 | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85169971927
Adverse food reactions in the dog and cat
Adverse food reactions (“food allergy”) occurs in our pets and can cause skin and/or gastrointestinal signs. This talk will discuss the skin signs in dogs and cats and how they are managed.

Presented by
Dr. Emily Rothstein, DVM, Diplomate, ACVD
Dr. Rothstein graduated with honors from the University Of Florida College Of Veterinary Medicine in 1988. She then completed a one-year internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at Cornell University. After being in private practice for 6 years, Dr. Rothstein was accepted into a Dermatology Residency at Cornell University and became a member of the American Academy of Veterinary Dermatology. While at Cornell, she participated in numerous published clinical trials for new and improved treatments. Dr. Rothstein completed her residency in 1997 and was awarded diplomate status (board-certification) in the American College of Veterinary Dermatology® (ACVD) in 1998. She founded Animal Allergy and Dermatology Service of Connecticut, LLC and recently retired from that after 25 years. Dr. Rothstein has been actively involved in the ACVD for over 20 years: serving on the ACVD Board of Directors for 10 years, an Administrator of acvd.org, and Chairperson of the committee responsible for overseeing board-certification of new diplomates in the ACVD. Currently, she serves on the ACVD Advisory Board of Directors and the Administrative Council for the World Association for Veterinary Dermatology. She is the Secretary for the World Congress of Veterinary Dermatology 10 (WCVD10). Dr. Rothstein enjoys being a writer contributing to VIN (Veterinary Information Network) and consulting for VESPECON.

Bowling-2025
2025-06-05 18:30 - 21:00 | Apple Valley Bowling, 1304 S. Main Street, Plantsville, 06479, United States
Come Celebrate the CVMF’s 20th Anniversary!
With a evening of Fun and Bowling!
This is event is open to everyone of all ages!
Come have fun, meet people and support the CT Veterinary Medical Foundation, CT Veterinary Medical Association and the CVMA Wellbeing Committee.

Date!Thursday, June 5th 2025
Location!

Time!6:30-9:00pm

Thank you Nutramax for your continue support to the CVMF
Tickets include 2 hours of bowling, bowling shoes, pizza and soft drinks. Mini snack bar and full cash bar is available.
All proceeds go towards the CVMF’s programs that help support the pet owners of the CT.
Preview of the silent auction items

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4 lower bowl flex tickets for 25-26 hockey season.

Southington Community Cultural Arts (SoCCA)
Gift Cards:
$50 to Lock Stock and Barrel in Bethany
$50 to Clover Nook Farm in Bethany

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CVMF 2026 Bowl and Mini-Golf Fundraiser
2026-05-07 18:00 - 20:30 | Lessard Lanes, 136 New Britain Avenue, Plainville, CT, 06062, United States
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Silent Auction Items!
4 Wolfpack Tickets for 26-27 Season
AMomentAwaySpa.com
Decoy Dawn Black Lab Print
Weatherby Black Labrador Retriver
By Sharon Nowlan
By Penny Barsch
$50.00 GC for Mozzicato
Set of 5 Cat picture frames
Cat and Moon Wreath, $65 Value
Cat and Moon Spider, $15 Value
“Coffee” Themed Basket
Lego Sets and Gift Card
Bottle of wine and tastings
Some pictures from last years event!

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136 New Britain AvenuePlainville,
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