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THE CVMA CONGRATULATES…

Jeffrey Boehm, DVM, for receiving the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine’s 2022 Professional Achievement Award. Dr. Boehm, Chief Executive Officer of the Marine Mammal Center, the world’s largest marine mammal hospital, was honored for his outstanding contributions to improving the health of aquatic animals while considering aquatic populations and addressing welfare through enduring programs. Dr. Boehm has presided over the development and refinement of veterinary protocols and techniques to advance the humane care and welfare of aquatic species and marine mammals in distress. He has advocated for the conservation and welfare of marine mammals and the survival of endangered species as well as improved public understanding of the importance of aquatic ecosystem health. Dr. Boehm is a founding diplomate and past-president of the American College of Animal Welfare and was the 2021 recipient of the American Veterinary Medical Association Animal Welfare Award. Congratulations, Dr. Boehm!

Kate Behnke, DVM, for marrying her partner Dr. Rob DuFresne on June 3 in Healdsburg, CA. Dr. Behnke practices at Insight Veterinary Wellness Center as an emergency clinician, and her husband is a dentist who recently started a new position with the state. They celebrated their honeymoon in France. Their family includes their three cats Nola, Mila, and Evy. Drs. Behnke and DuFresne, we wish you a lifetime of happiness together!

Katey Wahlen Martinez, DVM, for giving birth to her new baby, Leandra Ruth Martinez, on May 23. At 7 lbs 2 oz, Leandra was born in the noontime and welcomed by Dr. Wahlen of Insight Veterinary Wellness Center and her husband, Brad Martinez. Dr. Wahlen, the CVMA congratulates you and your husband on your healthy little bundle of joy!

John Pascoe, BVSc, Ph.D., Diplomate ACVS, for retiring as the longtime Executive Associate Dean for the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Pascoe's career with UC Davis began in 1983, when he joined as an equine surgeon and surgery instructor. His many accomplishments at the school include spearheading the school's program to provide spay and neuter services to local animal shelters, initiating the Community Surgery rotation, and expanding the school’s campus facilities. Dr. Pascoe has also been an ardent supporter of organized veterinary medicine, serving on the CVMA’s Legislative Committee and attending California Veterinary Medical Board meetings to voice an academic perspective on proposed laws impacting the veterinary profession. He is also active with the American Veterinary Medical Association and accreditation of veterinary programs, having served on the AVMA’s Council on Education (COE), including as Chair. He continues to serve as COE site visitor. The CVMA congratulates and thanks Dr. Pascoe for his contributions to California veterinary medicine and wishes him a wonderful retirement!

Let’s Celebrate Your Achievements!

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