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Newsletter Archive

Winter Edition: January 2023

Make Preventative Care a Priority for your Pet this Year
Pembroke Manor House Plans Underway
Pet Costume Contest Winners
Dry Eye Causes and Treatment
They Ought to be in Pictures!

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Fall Edition: October 2022

Let’s Celebrate 7 Years and Counting
Historic Pembroke Manor to Welcome People and Pets
They Ought to be in Pictures! Enroll your Pet in our In Focus Pet Photo Contest
Itchy Eyes and Watery Noses could be Conjunctivitis

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Late Summer Edition: September 2022

Veterinary Leadership Updates
Welcome New Team Members
In Case You Missed it… New Great Bridge Location, Now Open!
This Volunteer Raises Puppies with a Purpose
So, You Brought Home a Bullldog
To Better Serve You (New Software: Vision Records)

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Spring Edition: June 2022

10 Dog-Friendly Places for You and Your Bestie
What is SARDs?
How OFA Works
We’re Getting There (Update on our second location opening in Chesapeake)

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Winter Edition: February 2022

Second Animal Vision Center coming soon to Chesapeake
Keeping an Eye on Systemic Hypertension
Just for Vets: Ophtho Rounds & Wine – March 10, 2022
We fought a good battle with glaucoma for our sweet friend!
Yes, we see cats too!
We resolve to…

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Fall Edition: October 2021

Flip through our Virtual Library
Wear it Properly; Wear it Proud!
Our Awesome Staff
Better Serving our Patients through Clinical Trials
In the News

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Summer Edition: July 2021

Protect your pets from summer’s sizzling rays
A look at diabetes and the eye
Interest in eyes leads to fulfilling profession for Dr. Amanda Romaneck
We love our pet patients
A shortcut to referrals is just a click away

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Spring Edition: April 2021

Launching Our First Clinical Trial
Tell-tale Signs of Feline Herpesvirus
Earth-Friendly Lifestyle Tips for You and Fluffy
Improving Pet Vision is a Passion for Dr. Taylor Belk
Save Time with Our Online Patient Forms
Free Eye Screenings for Service Dogs
Meet Juleen Ballance, Caring Advocate for Va Beach Shelter Pets

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Winter Edition: January 2021

Congratulations Dr. Heather!
New Year, New Goals
Join Us for Our January Rounds
Uveitis Symptoms Reveal Lyme Disease in Most Unusual Case
Caring for Pets When the Weather is Frightful

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Fall Edition: October 2020

Five Years and Counting!
Don’t Let Your Guard Down with Ticks
Cheers to Ophtho Rounds & Wine!
Virtual Med Check Financial Wellness Series Underway
Fabulous Faces

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Summer Edition: July 2020

From the Desk of Dr. Heather
Good Manners Count When Out with Your Dog
Pannus Cases Increase with Summer Heat
Genetic Testing and OFA Exams
What You’ll Need for a Pet Preparedness Plan

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Spring Edition: April 2020

Treating Pet Patients in the Time of Coronavirus
Traveling to See Us for Cataract Surgery? Here’s What You Need to Know.
The Calming Power of Pets
When It Comes to Caring for Feral Cats, Vaida Moore is a FAN

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Winter Edition: January 2020

Friendly New Faces at AVCVA
Pet Patient Focus on Brady Colby—Seeing 20/20 in 2020
Keep Calm and Carry On win New Stress-Free Exam Room
Saving One Dog at a Time – Meet Dr. Turkan Ertugrul
Dinner & Discovery Continuing Education Course: Ophthalmology Update 2020

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Fall Edition: October 2019

New and Improved Practice
Focus on Corneal Endothelial Degeneration
Staff Updates
Bark it Up at These Fun Fall Events
Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest

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Summer Edition: July 2019

The Role of Therapy Dogs in Times of Tragedy
Veterinary Partners, This One’s for You!
Hurricane Season is Here. Are You and Your Pets Ready?
People Helping Animals – Meet Madison Rankin of Compassion for Canines

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Spring Edition: May 2019

Helping Hard-working Service and Therapy Animals See Clearly
No More Tears!
“See” Us at the Seaside CE Series
Be Kind, I’m Blind
Expansion Plans to Better Serve You!

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Winter Edition: January 2019

Powerhouse of a Pet! Meet the English Bulldog
Welcome Dr. Marlene Pariser to Animal Vision Center of Virginia
New Year, New Blog!
Medication Tips & Tricks
Just for Vets, Lunch & Learn Encore Program, Feb. 22

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Fall Edition: October 2018

From the Desk of Dr. Heather
A Note from the Staff – Congratulations Dr. Heather!
Dinner & Discovery Continuing Education Event at Norfolk Zoo
Office Hours at The COVE
Please Join Us for Furriendly Fun!

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Summer Edition: July 2018

From the Desk of Dr. Heather
Keep an Eye Out for Corneal Ulcers
Tips & Tricks: Applying Ointment
Just for Our Veterinary Partners, Lunch & Learn, Sept. 14
New to Our Team
Pet Palooza!

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Spring Edition: April 2018

From the Desk of Dr. Heather
Keep an Eye Out for Glaucoma
Tips & Tricks: Applying Ointment
Have You Hugged a Therapy Dog Today?
Medication Tips and Tricks – Eye Drops
Just for Vets! A Lumpy, Bumpy Lunch & Learn
Hinterland Trading Co. Wrap Up
Meet Scout (an adorable sugar glider)

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Winter Edition: January 2018

From the Desk of Dr. Heather
Keep an Eye Out for Cataracts
Medication Tips and Tricks – Giving Your Pet a Pill
Veterinarians Night Out at Hinterland Trading Company
Next Lunch & Learn: Surgical Advances in Glaucoma Management, Jan. 26
New Macro Lenses!

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Fall Edition: October 2017

From the Desk of Dr. Heather
New Ocular Conditions Brochures Now Available
Enter our Halloween Costume Contest for Pets!
Meet Vet Tech Allyson Payne
Lunch & Learn Program to Cover Vision Loss, Nov. 15
Veterinarians Night Out, Coming Soon!

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Summer Edition: July 2017

From the Desk of Dr. Heather
Stay Cool Out There!
Bringing Ocular Care to Our Older Friends
Meet Olson
Ocular Conditions Brochures Coming Soon
And the Winner is …
Summer Night at the Lanes!

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Spring Edition: April 2017

From the Desk of Dr. Heather
FOCUS on Allergic Conjunctivitis
Just for Cats – Special Rate for High-blood Pressure Screenings in April
Bark if You Love Service Animals!
Recently Seen – Lovely Luna
April Lunch & Learn Series: The Complete Ophthalmic Exam, April 12

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Winter Edition: January 2017

From the Desk of Dr. Heather
FOCUS on Ocular Health
Meet Rosie, a Corneal Ulcer Success Story
Next Lunch & Learn Series: Canine Glaucoma, Jan. 18
Art-Inspired Fun at Pinot’s Palette!

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Summer Edition: July 2016

From the Desk of Dr. Heather
How to Avoid Summer Eye Issues that Could Cause Corneal Ulcers
Coming Soon! Referring Veterinarian Appreciation Night at Pinot’s Palette
Meet Hunter! A mini Appaloosa foal bred to be a therapy horse
Meet the Staff – Emily Etheredge, Receptionist
Come to see us! We’re just around the corner.

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Spring Edition: April 2016

From the Desk of Dr. Heather
Free Service Animal Screenings, Any Time of Year
Caring for the Horses of Untamed Spirit
Next Lunch & Learn to Focus on Ocular Manifestations of Endocrine Disease
Meet the Staff – Melissa Noblett, Office Manager
Meet Leo!

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Winter Edition: January 2016

From the Desk of Dr. Heather
FOCUS on Cataracts
Lunch & Learn Series Kick-off, Mar. 11
On the Road with the AVCVA
Meet the Staff – Ashley Pierce, Veterinary Assistant
Ophthalmic Emergencies Lecture, Feb. 9

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Fall Edition: November 2015

Now Open!
See the Difference
Meet Dr. Heather
Superfoods for Super Pets!
Education Services: “Lunch & Learn” Ophthalmic Training Sessions
Ask Dr. Heather

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