BUSINESS - CDMV Announces New Leadership

Denis Huard, CDMV

Denis Huard is retiring after 15 years as President of the CDMV.

As an ambitious and visionary leader with a firm belief in CDMV’s abilities and potential, Huard has supported the company’s growth and development.

His achievements include opening two distribution centres (Halifax and Toronto) to serve veterinarians across the country, rolling out a chain of veterinary boutiques providing a profitable turnkey solution to over 40 veterinary practices, and creating a limited partnership to deliver drugs directly to the farm.

Founded in 1972, CDMV is a Canada-wide distributor of products and services dedicated to veterinarians across Canada, providing clinics with pharmaceuticals, biologicals (vaccines, serums), additives (vitamins, food supplements), pet food as well as consumable medical supplies and instruments.

As of February 20th, Lucia Pollice will take on the role of President.

Pollice is currently the Vice President of Sales, Customer Service and Business Development.

The company is counting on her experience developing and implementing new business initiatives and ability to lead multidisciplinary teams to help them meet the challenges of an evolving industry.

BUSINESS - CDMV Opens New Distribution Centre in Brampton Ontario

Saint Hyacinthe, Quebec

Denis Huard, President of CDMV, Canada's leading distributor of veterinary products and services, announced the opening of a new distribution facility to serve central Canada.

With a planned opening in November 2016, this new business unit will be located in Brampton, near Toronto. The new facility adds 38,000 square feet from which to support CDMV's dedicated delivery service to major urban centers in Ontario.

CDMV operates four similar distribution centers in St-Hyacinthe, Calgary, Halifax and Quebec City.

"This initiative confirms CDMV’s role as a national distributor, providing a local distribution service to its Ontario clientele and reinforces the company’s commitment to being the most loyal partner to Canadian veterinarians", said Mr. Huard.


About CDMV:
Founded in 1972, CDMV is a Canada-wide distributor of products and services dedicated to veterinarians. CDMV provides veterinary establishments with pharmaceuticals, biologicals (vaccines, serums), additives (vitamins, food supplements), pet food as well as consumable medical supplies and instruments.

Moreover, CDMV offers a vast array of services designed to support veterinarians with business development. These services include promotional and marketing tools, online purchase reports, a merchandising and retail concept as well as IT solutions for practice management.

Ontario Low Cost Rabies Clinics: Timely with rabies outbreak

Dr. Jeff Rabinovich from the Bridletowne Warden Animal Hospital, PJ’s Pets, PetCulture and HomeSafe™ are coming together to once again offer low cost rabies and microchip clinics in Ontario.

Dr. Rabinovich is committed to the health of animals in the community - not just their physical health by providing affordable vaccinations, but also their well-being if they ever become lost.

Five years ago, he was asked to hold rabies clinics at two PJ’s Pets Centres. “We put together a plan that would account for staffing, public awareness, and low cost, while providing the public with affordable Rabies immunization, microchip implantation, and Petlynx (HomeSafe™) registrations,” Rabinovich told InfoStream.

Over the years, the number of clinics expanded. Last year 1,300 animals were vaccinated and 600 animals were implanted with microchips, and provided with lifetime subscriptions to the HomeSafe™ Return to Owner (RTO) service.

Clinics begin on April 30th this year.

PJ’s Pets and PetCulture are providing locations, logistics and promotion, Bridletown Warden Animal Hospital is providing veterinary services, PetLynx is supplying HomeSafe™ lifetime subscriptions and CDMV is providing competitive pricing for microchips. A collaboration that enriches the pet owner and public health experience.

The cost for these services is $25 per rabies vaccine, $25 per microchip/HomeSafe™ registration combo, or $50 for both including HST (cash only).

“In Southern Ontario that there has been an increased incidence in raccoon rabies. This may very well swell the numbers of people that seek vaccinations for their pets,” said Rabinovich.

Ninety-two rabies cases have been discovered - 90 of the raccoon rabies strain which hasn’t been seen in Ontario since 2005.

Since the beginning of April, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has distributed over 450,000 ONRAB rabies vaccine baits in the rabies control zones by airplane, helicopter and ground staff to combat the outbreak.

HomeSafe™ is North America’s only Automated National Online Registry and Lifetime Return to Owner (RTO) service for pets. Pet owners use any online device to maintain current information about their pet without charge during a lifetime of human/animal experiences.

Summit 2015 Claims

Sunday November 15, 2015 was the deadline for delegate and scholarship claims arising from Summit 2015. 

The claims received from delegates and those eligible for scholarships totaled $22,533.03. Urban Animal continues to seek the return of deposits and to gather contributions to allow complete reimbursement of these claims.

In October, Urban Animal reported that claims from delegates and those receiving scholarships for Summit 2015 could exceed $51,000. The fact that so many were able to contribute expenses and fees to the program is remarkable and would seem to be a testament to the support Urban Animal enjoys.

The Summit Awards program has now been completed and the Awards are on the way to each recipient by Express Post. Photo Ops with members of the Urban Animal Council will be arranged in each local area where possible. Readers may search 'Summit Award' in the InfoStream search area above (sort by date) to see recipient announcements they may have missed.

The plan to complete the IRED Scholarship Competition for the 2015 Innovator, 2015 Researcher, 2015 Emerging Leader and 2015 Digital Journalist will be announced shortly. Completion of the 2015 IRED Scholarship Competition is made possible with grants from:

• PIJAC Canada
• Petsecure/Western Financial Corporation
• Kijiji Canada
• Ontario SPCA
• CDMV Inc
• Petland Superstores
• Canadian Veterinary Medical Association

Low Cost Rabies & Microchip Clinics Beat Plan

Dr. Jeff Rabinovitch from the Bridletowne Warden Animal Hospital brought a unique opportunity to the HomeSafe™ National Identification Initiative (NIDI) earlier this year. In the Province of Ontario there is a legal requirement to maintain a current rabies vaccination. Dr. Rabinovitch put together a group of collaborators to enrich the lives of people and pets in 14 communities by assisting them to be compliant for public health and identified in the HomeSafe™ National Registry.  

The events held at PJ’s Pets and PetCulture locations were promoted as Low Cost Rabies and Microchip Clinics by Bridletowne Warden Animal Hospital.

Several organizations made these clinics possible:

• PJ's and PetCulture provided locations, local arrangements and promotion
• Bridletowne Warden Animal Hospital provided veterinary and animal health services.
• PetLynx provided HomeSafe™ lifetime subscriptions.
• CDMV provided competitive pricing for microchip.
• PetsPlusUs provided each animal with an 8 week medical insurance benefit.

The results surpassed the original goal of serving 1,000 animals: 1,300 animals were vaccinated, 600 animals were implanted with microchips, all were provided with lifetime subscriptions to the HomeSafe™ Return to Owner (RTO) service and all were provided with PetsPlusUs Insurance. PJ's Pets/PetCulture as well as the other collaborators were beneficiaries of a great deal of community and pet owner goodwill.  

This innovative collaboration between a retailer, a veterinarian, the HomeSafe™ National Identification Initiative (NIDI) and an insurance company enriched the pet owner and public health experience in these North American communities. PetLynx Corporation invites similar proposals from other members of the Urban Animal industry.

About the HomeSafe™ National Identification Initiative (NIDI): this $30 million investment of online services intends to provide an online central record for every cat and dog in Canada by the end of the decade. HomeSafe™ is North America’s only Automated National Online Registry and Lifetime Return to Owner (RTO) service for pets. Pet owners use any online device to maintain current information about their pet without charge during a lifetime of human/animal experiences.

CDMV announced as 2015 Urban Animal sponsor

PetLynx Corporation is pleased to welcome CDMV Inc as a sponsor of the 2015 Urban Animal program. CDMV was a founding sponsor of the Summits for Urban Animal Strategies in Banff, Alberta, Canada when they began in 2006.

“Bringing all sectors of the industry together to collaborate in Canadian communities was an important moment in the development of the industry that serves animals and animal owners across Canada”, said Mario Vinet, Senior Vice President, CDMV Inc.   

Founded in 1972, CDMV is a Canada’s only nationwide distributor of products and services dedicated to animal health across Canada. CDMV provides veterinarians and other caregivers with pharmaceuticals, biologicals (vaccines, serums), additives (vitamins, food supplements), pet food, medical supplies.

Moreover, CDMV offers a vast array of services designed to support the healthcare industry with business development. Services include promotional and marketing tools, a transactional website replete with online purchase reports, a merchandising and retail concept development as well as IT solutions for practice management.

“We have enjoyed a supportive and meaningful relationship with our colleagues at CDMV”, said Tom Trifaux, Chair PetLynx Corporation. “From the earliest days of our HomeSafe™ activities, to the initiation of the Urban Animal™ program, CDMV support has allowed the Alliance for Urban Animals to construct new ways to work together. Bravo CDMV!”.

FOR SPONSORSHIP OF ALLIANCE FOR URBAN ANIMALS OPPORTUNITIES, PLEASE CONTACT: SHANNON WOODWARD (403-208-1972)

The Animal Welfare Event, 1st Edition

Three organizations dedicated to animal welfare have joined forces to create an event of unparalleled scale. 

ANIMA-Quebec, DMV Foundation and Victoria Veterinary Hospital Foundation invite you to take part in this fun-filled day, Wednesday, 11 September 2013 at the St. Hyacinthe Golf Club. 

CDMV Re-tools to Serve Clients Better

In order to continue offering exceptional service to suppliers and veterinary establishments, CDMV is taking advantage of the Christmas holiday to implement a new version of Oracle's operating system. 

What you need to know:

From 21 December 2012 until 26 Wednesday 2012 at noon: 

• Staff will be reduced
• Purchasing department closed
• CDMV website will not be updated
• No data sent to Impact Vet
• Orders to CDMV will not be accepted

Warehouses will not be accepting shipments or trucks: 

• St-Hyachinthe - Dec. 24, 25, 31, Jan. 1-2
• Quebec - Dec. 24-25, Jan. 1
• Halifax and Calgary - Dec. 24, 25, 31, Jan. 1

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New Concept Veterinary Boutique open at Tuscany Veterinary Hospital

CDMV's Concept Veterinary Boutique opened in Calgary in October at Tuscany Veterinary Hospital, marking the first of its kind in Alberta.  

The CDMV's Veterinary Boutiques are designed to integrate veterinary medicine and retail to improve profitability, diversify revenue sources and provide a 'one-stop-shop' for pet families.

Boutiques offer optimized in-store marketing, simplified inventory management and retail operations, automatic reordering systems and performance reports.

Boutique products include everything from specialty items to food and health items. Each CDMV Concept Veterinary Boutique is personalized and unique, while maintaining a bond to the concept through strong common elements such as ceiling, signage and merchandising. 

CDMV Introduces New Corporate Website

In order to provide a better browsing experience to its customers and partners, CDMV adds a new corporate section to its existing website. Navigation, reorganization and new content and several other features will make the site faster and simpler to use. 

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CDMV becomes Largest pan-Canadian Distributor with Acquistion of DVS

Denis Huard President of CDMV, announced today that it has taken steps to acquire the assets of Distribution Vie et Santé (DVS). The official takeover of these assets will take place on or about November 28, 2011.
 
The acquisition of Distribution Vie et Santé’s assets is an exceptional opportunity for CDMV to retain in Québec and the Atlantic provinces an effective and profitable expertise in the distribution of veterinary products that is highly valued by its customers. The alignment of the two companies’ values and cultures will help to ensure a transparent transition for clients.

As a result of this acquisition, CDMV will become the largest pan-Canadian distributor of veterinary products, dealing with more than 2,700 veterinary establishments.

CDMV intends to keep the Québec City distribution centre’s activities operational in order to serve customers located in that city and its immediate vicinity as well as those in the eastern part of the province. Clients in the Atlantic provinces will be served by CDMV’s distribution centre in Halifax.

CDMV has experienced strong growth for several years and this acquisition is part of its commitment to ongoing innovation in order to continue to better serve its clients. For more information, do not hesitate to contact:

Dr. Pierre Bédard, Director - Purchasing, Customer Service, Medical Info at CDMV
pierre.bedard@cdmv.com or 450-771-2368 ext. 221
Hélène Ringuet, Director – Communications at CDMV
helene.ringuet@cdmv.com or 450-771-2368 ext. 225
Alain Bernier, Vice-President - Distribution Vie et Santé
abernier@vieetsante.ca or 418-650-7888 ext. 225

PetLynx registers 8253 entities in April 2010

In April 2010 PetLynx registered 8253 entities, of which 4105 were pets and 4148 were associates. This represents a 63% increase over April 2009. This increase was due in part to the CKC registrations which began to come into the PetLynx production system in April.

The Regional Summits for Urban Animal Strategies were successfully delivered during the week of April 19 across Canada, with stops in Vancouver, Edmonton, Halifax and Toronto. There was a very positive response from those attending and a commitment was received from many municipalities to support the "Year of the Cat" initiative in 2011.

PetLynx will be leading the 2011 "Year of the Cat" imitative assisted by Dr. Elizabeth O'Brien, Bill Bruce and the PetLyx allies, CDMV and PetSecure.