MVMA Is Back at the Fair

We’re Back at the Fair!

The Missouri State Fair did not disappoint! With a full schedule of veterinary volunteers, we greeted, laughed, and discussed a multitude of topics with fair-goers August 12-22 in Sedalia, Mo. Over 40 members donated a day of their time reaching out to the public with information about the MVMA, answers to questions about pets, and good conversation. Our volunteers were kept quite busy throughout the event visiting with fair-goers and spreading the word about good health care for their animals. This year, the MVMA combined its booth with the MU College of Veterinary Medicine. Volunteers greeted booth visitors, answered a myriad of questions, and handed out bookmarks and brochures on MVMA programs and information on pet health and welfare. Emphasis was also made on the MVMA’s Missouri Stocker/Feeder Quality Assurance Programs and the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation’s Animal Archives of Missouri and museum.

A big thanks goes to these MVMA volunteer State Fair Ambassadors...

Burton Schauf & Chella (Yellow Lab), Tony Martin, Shelia Taylor, Greg Houtsma, Bob Graves, Shuping Zhang, Kenton Morgan, David Wilson, Tom Lenz, Linda Hickam, John Hunt, Bob Barnett, Chad McNeal, Taylor Woods, Dennis Weaver, Ben Potter, Dave Hopson, Chuck Barry, David Hertzog , Steve Goff, Bruce Whittle, David Wilson, Susan Sczepanski & Robert (Boston Terrier), M. Bill Jones, Bill Messick, Lonnie Blum, Sally Burd, Karen Campbell-Motsinger, Mark Bock, Cody Lewis, Bev Sherman, Steve Nickell, Tom Rose, Michael Pfander & Ramsay (Native American Indian Dog), Rodney Chapman, and Clark Fobian.

Dr. Dennis Weaver(left) and Dr. Taylor Woods have been state fair volunteers for many years.

Dr. Bruce Whittle(left) and Dr. Dave Wilson answering questions from one of the many booth visitors. Dr. Ben Potter visits with a fair-goer while holding the newest member of the MVMA State Fair volunteers.

Dr. Chuck Barry (left) and Dr. Dave Hopson ready to visit with fairgoers. “Robert” (Dr. Susan Screpanski’s Boston Terrier) welcoming visitors to the MVMA State Fair booth.

A great big thank you to all of our members who helped this year. Think about joining us at next year’s fair. August 11-21, 2022

Missouri Veterinary Medical Board Continuing Education and License Renewal

In response to many questions and the recent continuing education audit, the Missouri Veterinary Medical Board is providing the following information to ensure that Missouri veterinarians are in compliance with the minimum standards for continuing education and license renewal. If you have any questions about the requirements for continuing education, please contact the Board office via email (vets@pr.mo.gov) or by phone at (573) 751-0031. “All licensees were required to obtain the required hours of continuing education for 2020 and are required to obtain the required hours of continuing education for 2021. These hours can be obtained by any combination of live programs, webinars, electronic, computer or interactive material that is prepared or sponsored by any of the organizations defined in 20 CSR 2270-4.042 (8). Hourly limits for credits for non-scientific and publications, etc. remain in place (see 20 CSR 2270-4.042 (7)). If a veterinarian or veterinary technician is unable to obtain the required CE hours for 2021, they will need to request a waiver from the Board prior to renewal of their license. Violation of any provision of this rule shall be grounds for discipline in accordance with section 340.264, RSMo.”

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2021 Power of Ten Class Holds Leadership Workshop

The newest Power of Ten class had their first Leadership Workshop June 11-13 at Stoney Creek Inn in Columbia, Mo. A weekend packed full of Communication Skills Development with the Insights Program presented by Heidi Hulon sponsored by Elanco Animal Health. Dr. Ron Cott joined us to present on Servant Leadership. Fun was had with an evening out for networking, team building and good food!

Meet our 2021 Power of Ten Class: From left: Drs. Jamie Hall, Erica Nowlin, Abby Whiting, Michelle Thornberry, Lacy Allee, Sarah Reinkemeyer, Sadie Scott, Stephanie Schlotzhauer, Laura Moon, and Melissa Boldan. (Dr. Ben Potter not pictured.)

In Memory

Laura Bloomfield, DVM

Memphis, Mo. Passed Away: August 25, 2020 Survived by her parents; sister, Lisa Walden; and her niece and nephew, Elizabeth and Andrew Walden.

Breanna “Bre” Killian, VM4

Columbia, Mo. (Wisconsin) Passed Away: September 11, 2021 Survived by her parents, Tom and Melony; sister, Emily and finance, Ethan.

Dr. José Arce New President of AVMA

The American Veterinary Medical Association elected a new team of volunteer leaders at its 2021 Annual Convention, including the first Latino and first native of Puerto Rico to lead the 97,000-member AVMA. Dr. José V. Arce, a veterinarian practicing in San Juan, Puerto Rico, began his oneyear term as president of the American Veterinary Medical Association on July 31st. “Veterinary medicine has provided me with many opportunities to meet veterinarians from all corners of the world,” Dr. Arce said. “Being elected AVMA president is an honor that comes with responsibilities. As president, I will continue to listen to our members’ concerns. I am committed to working with our leadership, our volunteers and AVMA staff to optimize the way we serve our members” Dr. Arce received a Bachelor of Science degree in animal science from Louisiana State University and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine in 1997. After completing an internship in small animal medicine, surgery, and emergency treatment at Rowley Memorial Animal Hospital in Springfield, MA, he moved back to Puerto Rico in 1998.

Jose V. Arce, DVM

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