In Remembrance

JERRY C. HALL, DVM

Dr. Jerry C. Hall, 80, passed away on March 28, 2020, in Lakeland, Florida.

Born in French Lick, Indiana on May 11, 1939, and raised in Indianapolis, Dr. Hall later attended Purdue University. As a part of Purdue's inaugural veterinary class, he graduated in 1963. Dr. Hall was fond of telling stories about his college experience, particularly about his road trip to the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair.

In 1974, Dr. Hall opened Gibsonia Animal Clinic in Lakeland. A family enterprise, the clinic employed every family member at some point. He loved his patients and enjoyed interacting with their owners. He practiced veterinary medicine for 30 years before retiring to travel and spend time with family.

Dr. Thomas T. Reed, 88, of Clermont, Florida, passed away on Nov. 25, 2019. He practiced small animal medicine in Indiana and Florida for 52 years.

THOMAS T. REED, DVM

After his graduation in 1949, he joined the U.S. Army, serving for two years in Korea and Japan. He received his degree in accounting from the University of Evansville, prior to entering Purdue School of Veterinary Medicine and graduating in 1963. During that time, Dr. Reed owned a practice in Bargersville, Indiana, for several years. He is survived by his wife, Karen; two sons and a daughter; three grandchildren; and a sister.

Dr. Frederick M. McMullan, 67, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away in October 2019. Dr. McMullan was a non-resident member of the FVMA since 2012. He co-owned All Pets Hospital, a small animal practice in Baton Rouge. Dr. McMullan also worked closely with several rescue organizations in Louisiana and was a member of the Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. McMullan is survived by his wife, Debbi, and a brother. Dr. McMullan’s significant contributions to veterinary medicine and public service in his home state were recognized by the Louisiana VMA who named him the Ralph C. Cooper Veterinarian of the Year in 2017.

FREDERICK M. McMULLAN, DVM

He is survived by his wife, Barbara; his children (a daughter and three sons) and their families; his brother and two sisters; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

In This Issue

3 | In Remembrance 4 | Member Spotlight 5 | 2020 Clinical Investigator Award 6 | New FVMA President & President-elect 7 | Past President Honored & District Representatives Elected to the Executive Board 10 | FVMA 2020 Annual Award Honorees 15 | PES 2020 Save the Date

16 | Protecting the Veterinary Profession During the COVID-19 Pandemic 24 | 2020 FVMA Legislative Wrap Up 26 | Quality of Life Testing 30 | Practice Pulse 32 | Veterinary Clinic Inspection Checklist 33 | Classified Advertisements