SafetyCall International and Pet Poison Helpline are pleased to announce that we are now home to five Diplomates of the American Board of Veterinary Toxicology (ABVT). The most recent Diplomate from SafetyCall is Dr. Charlotte Flint, a Senior Veterinary Toxicologist, Clinical Toxicology. These five women have continuously exemplified the hard work and dedication that keeps SafetyCall staffed with industry leading …
Recap of the National Animal Supplement Council’s Recall Webinar
SafetyCall International’s Dr. Ahna Brutlag joined a panel of industry experts to discuss changing the narrative around a product recall from a crisis to a normal business practice. The National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) webinar focused on simple improvements, technologies, and preparations and as key factors companies can employ to minimize the pain and chaos associated with recalls.
Dr. Brutlag …
New Canadian Animal Supplements Mandatory Reporting Obligations
SafetyCall International is now providing a new service focused on adverse event reporting for Veterinary Health Products (VHPs) in Canada. This service coincides with the change in regulatory reporting obligations for Canadian animal supplements. VHPs must comply with Health Canada’s Food and Drugs Act and Regulations, including the Natural Health Products Regulations. These products are regulated by the Veterinary Drugs …
Animal Supplement Industry Growth
Since the start of Covid-19, the Animal Supplement Industry has seen steady growth and adaptation of its products. More than ever, pet owners are looking into new ways to keep their animals healthy. Consumers that are both new and familiar to this industry are becoming increasingly more cautious and curious about ways that can improve their pet’s mental and physical …
SafetyCall is Named a Top Workplace for the 11th Year
We are honored to announce that SafetyCall International/Pet Poison Helpline has been recognized as a Top Minnesota Workplace for the 11th year! The award is especially meaningful this year because of the circumstances that were presented to us as a company in 2020. We experienced a year full of growth and significant change, yet were able to remain stable …
Believe Ranch and Rescue Donation
SafetyCall is proud to be a preferred supplier of the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC). During the 2021 NASC Virtual Conference held in June, SafetyCall was introduced to the nonprofit organization, Believe Ranch and Rescue. While listening to their story, we were moved by their passion and determination for rescuing horses that had been neglected and abused. Their mission is …
National Animal Supplement Council’s Annual Conference Recap
This past week, Ahna Brutlag, DVM, MS, DABT, DABVT Director, Veterinary Services & Senior Veterinary Toxicologist, presented at the National Animal Supplement Council’s annual meeting. The virtual conference attracted a variety of attendees that have roles across the animal supplement industry. The agenda covered the topics of Science & Compliance, Sales & Marketing and Business Growth.
Dr. Brutlag presented during …
Dr.Kelly Sioris is Awarded Guest Lecturer of the Semester
SafetyCall International is proud to announce Kelly Sioris, PharmD, Managing Partner and Director of Operations has received the esteemed award for Guest Lecturer of the Semester from the College of Pharmacy at the University of Minnesota Duluth and Twin Cities. The award winner is voted on by the students. This guest lecturer is recognized because of the positive impact they …
SafetyCall Receives the Herbal Insight Award
SafetyCall International is honored to accept the American Herbal Products Association’s (AHPA) annual Herbal Insight award. The Herbal Insight is awarded to an industry organization that has contributed to the furthering of knowledge and understanding of botanicals and their uses in addition to making contributions to advancing the industry. In the announcement made earlier this week, AHPA shared, “SafetyCall …
Leading a Team Virtually
Renee Schmid DVM, DABT, DABVT
DVM supervisor, Senior Consulting Veterinarian, Clinical Toxicology
Leading a team remotely can be a daunting thought if you generally work with everyone under one roof. This past year has stretched the creativity of leaders, as well as their staff, to limits most likely never thought were possible. The good news about leading remotely is that …