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THE CVMA CONGRATULATES…

Patrick Connolly, DVM, for hiking the Inca Quarry Trail to Machu Picchu while in Peru for the World Small Animal Veterinary Association meeting. The hike took a total of 2.5 days to complete and peaked at an altitude of approximately 15,000 feet. Just four months short of 70, Dr. Connolly was told he was the oldest hiker to have been guided through the Quarry Trail. Congratulations on this accomplishment, Dr. Connolly!

Bernadine Cruz, DVM, for helping bring a new veterinary clinic into reality in 2022. After four decades in veterinary medicine, Dr. Cruz was ready to hang up her stethoscope until she was offered an opportunity at the Paw Sweet Paw-Spectrum in Irvine, where she achieved her goal of providing concierge care to animal clients. She is also celebrating one year of being a solopreneur, having launched her online luggage company in August of 2021. The CVMA wishes you another successful year in 2023, Dr. Cruz!

Encino Veterinary Center, for celebrating its two-year anniversary. Co-owned by Dr. Julio Lopez and Dr. Christine Fabregas-Arnau, Encino Veterinary Center has blossomed into a prosperous practice with a team of seven doctors, four RVTs, one assistant, three assistants in RVT school, and three pre-vets. Congratulations to the whole team at Encino Veterinary Center for the practice’s substantial growth within just two years!

Dane Whitaker, DVM, for receiving the PrideVMC Leadership Award, given in recognition of individuals who actively support the PrideVMC’s mission to create a better world for the LGBTQ+ veterinary community. Dr. Whitaker, the past president of the PrideVMC and a member of the CVMA Inclusion & Diversity Committee, received this award for his longtime advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community, his role in the expansion of the PrideVMC’s reach and funding, and his exemplary leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fantastic work, Dr. Whitaker!

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The CVMA likes to champion the many accomplishments of our members and their practices, whether a professional development or a personal milestone. Don’t hesitate to contact us! To be considered, please send in your good news and a fun photo to Taryn DeOilers, the CVMA’s Publications Manager, at tdeoilers@cvma.net.

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