Fall Issue ▪ Volume I, Issue I
BVA Introduces
Emergency Hours
The Butler Beagle
On July 6, 2012 we opened
our doors to all the area pets
and
their
owners
for
emergency services until
midnight
daily!
This
emergency service includes
weekends and all holidays.
In conjunction with our
previous business hours we
are delighted to be able to
serve the community from 8
am to midnight 365 days per
year.
From midnight to 8 am, highly
trained staff members are in
the office monitoring in
patients. A doctor is on call
should a complication arise
with an inpatient.
In
anticipation
of our
emergency hours, we added
many new services to our
already comprehensive list of
capabilities.
We have blood typed a
number of employee owned
dogs and cats in order to have
donors of known type
available. We also have in
house blood typing available
for recipients. Another new
addition is our coagulation
analyzer for immediate in
clinic results. Also available in
clinic is our chemistry and
complete
blood
count
machines, high resolution
digital
radiography,
ultrasound, oxygen cages and
nasal oxygen capabilities.
Fall and Winter Hazards for Your Pets
Now that it is getting chilly outside, you
need to be thinking about keeping your
pet safe and warm. With each season
change, there are new and different
dangers to your pet. Rodenticides are
used more frequently in the fall because
the little creatures come into our homes
to keep warm. When using these, you
need to keep them in a place that is
inaccessible to your pets. Some of these
poisons can be fatal for your pet. If
ingested, you need to immediately call
Poison Control, and then contact your
Veterinarian.
When you are enjoying your walk with
your pet, be on the lookout for
mushrooms and keep your pet away
from them. Although, some mushrooms
are safe, it is very difficult to tell the
difference. It is safer to just avoid them
altogether. If your pet consumes a
mushroom, contact your Veterinarian
promptly.
You will soon be inundated with trick-or-
treaters dressed in everything from
princesses to super heroes. With these
trick-or-treaters, there comes candy.
Candy can be dangerous for our pets. It
can cause upset stomach and chocolate
can be fatal if consumed in high
amounts. Please keep goodies out of
reach of pets in between trick-ortreaters.
Cats will frequently climb under the
hood of a car that was recently running
to keep warm. Before you start your
car, bang on the hood to startle and
hopefully remove any intruders.
With the start of the cold winter, you
may get out the antifreeze to prepare
your car for the cold. If you spill any,
clean it up thoroughly and be sure to put
it far out of reach. If you suspect your
pet has ingested antifreeze, contact your
Veterinarian immediately. Antifreeze
causes irreversible kidney failure within
12-24 hours.
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Fall Issue ▪ Volume I, Issue I
BVA Team Shows Growth in 2012, Welcomes New Team Members
Dr. Amanda Della Penna:
She earned her undergraduate
degree from Bethany College in
2005 and her Doctor of
Veterinary Medicine degree
from
The
Ohio
State
University in
2009.
She
practiced veterinary medicine
in Pittsburgh for three years
before joining the team at
Butler
Veterinary
Associates. Dr. Della Penna has
a strong interest in emergency
medicine,
surgery
and
cardiology. She enjoys boating,
wakeboarding,
and
snowboarding. She has two
cats, Dante and Giuseppe, and
a black lab named Sasha.
From left to right: Dr. Keith Harvey, Dr. Amanda Della
Penna, Dr. Nicole Osche, Dr. Amy Wilson, Dr. Jennifer Lee,
Dr. Lauren Smith, Dr. Kimberly Berry
Continued from above: growth
Rebecca Brown--Rebecca is a graduate of the
University of Pittsburgh and enjoys the "cute and
cuddly animals" that visit us daily. Rebecca looks
forward to getting to know our clients and their
four legged family members.
Ashley WIles - -Attended Slippery Rock University
for Elementary Education. She is very interested in
educating our clients and helping the patients. She
shares her home with a Dachshund puppy named
Geno and 2 cats, Lemieux and Nala. Ashley enjoys
cheering on the Penguins!
Liza Bair --Graduated from Slippery Rock University
with a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental
Education. Prior to working at Butler Veterinary
Associates, she worked at the National Aviary. She
has 2 cats, Scooter and Josie, 1 dog, Colt, and a
Chinchilla named Carlos
Julia Zaludek --Recently graduated from SanfordBrown Institute. She has 3 cats, Ally Cat, Dr. Claws,
and Kitty Purry. After graduation, Julie wanted a
job in a busy clinic with friendly staff members. We
think she has picked the perfect place. Welcome
Julie!
Jasmin Koebler
Is our newest ray of
sunshine! She has studied
communications at Clarion
University and is currently
studying Business Management at
Butler County Community
College. Her favorite thing to do
is answer our phones!
Susie Hauck
Has recently joined our
receptionist team. Susie majored
in business and has always
enjoyed science and veterinary
medicine. She has volunteered
for the Humane Society and has
been active in the Farm Show.
Continued below.
Logiq P3 Expert Ultrasound- Newest
Addition to Technological Capabilities
We couldn’t wait to share the news! In
the month of October we welcomed
The LOGIQ P3 ultrasound to our
family! This new unit offers deeper
penetration, higher resolution and
greater color sensitivity for serious,
high quality imaging. With this unit we
are able to do in depth abdominal
ultrasounds to detect underlying
diseases and conditions as well as
pediatric, cardiac, and whelping
ultrasonography.
What does this mean for our clients
and patients? It means a high level of
technology in your back yard! With
new capabilities in what we are able to
ultrasound, as well as the ability to
share the images we collect with
specialists, we are able to offer
extended services for our clients at a
very affordable cost.
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Fall Issue ▪ Volume I, Issue I
BVA Celebrated National Technician Week,
Honoring Outstanding Team in October
We couldn’t just stop at the technicians! While the rest of the world celebrated “National
Technician Week,” we celebrated THE BEST TEAM EVER WEEK. Why? Because that is
what we have at Butler Veterinary Associated Inc. & Emergency Center. The doctors and
management staff acclaimed to it stating phrases like: “Our staff is a very dedicated group
of individuals who make coming to work pleasant.” said Dr. Wilson co- owner. Dr. Smith
stated “I love that the technicians are so dedicated to caring for our patients and clients.
They are compassionate helpful and patient.”
Their managers think they are the “cat’s meow” They let it be known by dedicating a
board to them in the waiting room with phrases reminding them of how amazing they
are. The board contained quotes such as “I am proud to be a part of this team.” “This
team will work 24 hours a day, no questions asked.” “They are a one of a kind sincerely
dedicated group of people who will stop at nothing to save a pets life or help any team
member or client at any time. They always go above and beyond!” In honor of them and
to celebrate this wonderful team, we did something for them every day of that week!
Monday it was kicked off with breakfast from Novartis. They enjoyed juices, coffee,
bagels, donuts…..all while working of course! Tuesday
strayed from the normal when we let them wear any scrubs they wanted. It may
seem very trivial, but when you have spent the last 7 years in the same color,
it is a welcome treat! In between patients on Wednesday, they snuck down to
make themselves ice cream sundaes! We had a full selection of every kind of ice cream
or toppings you could think of. Thursday we had lunch catered in during our
staff meeting and Friday
we raffled off gift cards at every shift change. Talk about a busy week!
Continued from Page 1. After you take your pet outside in the winter, be sure to wipe
their feet dry. Remove any ice and snow to prevent frostbite. Also be sure to remove
salt to prevent irritation to the feet or nausea from licking it.
When your house is full of people over the holidays, be sure to ask your visitors to
refrain from feeding your pet. Too much human food can cause Pancreatitis and
bones can get stuck in the intestines , requiring surgical removal. Alcohol can make
your pet very sick, never allow your pet to drink anything other than water.Pets, as
well as wildlife can get stuck in six pack plastic drink holders. Please dispose of these
in the trash.
Some plants, including Christmas Rose, Holly, Mistletoe, Philodendron and Poinsetta,
can be very dangerous or fatal to animals. If you choose to have plants in your home,
please hang them so that pets do not have access to them. If you suspect ingestion,
contact Poison Control, then your Veterinarian. Other Holiday hazards include cords,
tinsel, glass ornaments, candles, spray snow, cloth spider webs, ribbons and foil
wrapping paper. The holidays are a time of joy and excitement; we want you to enjoy
this time with your pets as well. Please keep your pets safe by following the above
tips. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our office.
Veterinary Team
Members Creed
I AM…
A nurse, an
anesthesiologist, an x-ray
technician, candy striper, a
maid, a janitor, surgical
assistant, a pharmacist, a
teacher, a shoulder to cry
on, friend to cry with,
sucker for a furry face, a
lover of all pets, a face to
lick, a midwife, a delivery
nurse, a dental hygienist, a
mediator, a pets best friend,
a physical therapist.
I CAN….
Make the pain go away,
save a life, see what’s
wrong, ease a mind, show
the right way, end suffering,
give kisses, clean teeth, do
the right thing.
I HAVE…
A strong stomach, a big
heart, a thoughtful mind,
the strength do the right
thing, the deepest love for
all creatures!
I AM A VETERINARY
TEAM MEMBER!