MVMA Quarterly-Spring 2021 by movma

Quarterly Missouri Veterinary

Steve Strubberg, DVM 2021 MVMA Veterinarian of the Year • A Publication of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association •

Spring 2021

MISSOURI VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION 2500 Country Club Drive Jefferson City, MO 65109 Phone 573-636-8612 Fax 573-659-7175 email: mvma@movma.org website: www.movma.org BOARD OF GOVERNORS Dr. Marcy Hammerle President Dr. Edward Migneco President-Elect Dr. Matt Silvius Vice President Dr. Shelia Taylor Secretary/Treasurer Dr. David Gourley Board Chair EXECUTIVE BOARD Dr. Sonia Serad-Wright Northwest District Delegate VACANT North Central District Delegate Dr. Christopher Perry Northeast District Delegate Dr. Christi Belew Kansas City District Delegate VACANT West Central District Delegate Dr. Jessica Farris Greater St. Louis District Delegate Dr. Justin Berger East Central District Delegate Dr. Julie King Southwest District Delegate Dr. Catherine Hicks Southeast District Delegate Dr. Carol Ryan AVMA Delegate Dr. Chuck Barry AVMA Alternate Delegate Dr. Carolyn Henry (Ex-officio) MU College of Veterinary Medicine Dr. Chuck Lemme (Ex-officio) AVMA District 7 Representative Stephanie Gilliam, RVT, MS (Ex-officio) Moberly Area Community College Robert Schmidt Student Board Member At-Large Delegates Dr. Ashley French Dr. Tom Rose Dr. Jessica Stroupe

STAFF Richard Antweiler Executive Director Julie Braun Deputy Executive Director Brette Henderson Member Relations & Event Coordinator Luann Avalos Bookkeeper Kim Ralston Communications Specialist Lori Muhlenbruch Program Coordinator Michelle Gentges Executive Assistant Dawn Felger Administrative Assistant

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Inside this issue... Happenings: MVMA People and Events........................................... 4-7 Highlights & Actions of the MVMA Board.............................................8 COVID Vaccinations Open to Vets and Techs-March 15..........10 AVMA Delegate Report ..................................................................... 12-13 Upcoming MVMA District Meetings/CE & Events.........................14 Associate Member News Briefs.................................................................16 2021 MVMA Leadership Directory................................................ 19-22 MVMA General Membership Meeting . .............................................24 MVTA Tech Notes ......................................................................................... 26 Foundation Update ........................................................................................28 Classifieds ..................................................................................................... 31-34 2020/2021 Partners For Progress Sponsors ......................................35

On the Cover... Steve Strubberg DVM, New Haven, Mo. was honored at the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association’s Virtual129th Annual Convention on January 23rd as the recipient of the coveted Veterinarian of the Year Award. He was recognized for his lifelong dedication to his community, his clients and to the veterinary profession. Dr. Strubberg is a past president of the association, past AVMA delegate and has served on many MVMA committees and multiple terms in district leadership. He is presently the Missouri State Veterinarian and lives on a working farm outside of New Haven, Mo. See page 5 for complete article. Cover photo by Richard Antweiler

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From the President I am so excited to be starting my Presidential year with the association. Thank you to all of you for trusting me to lead the MVMA. This year is off to a great start. I was Marcy Hammerle, DVM so excited to see the success of our first-ever virtual conference. As you can imagine, there were many new stresses in planning the 2021 convention and the MVMA team did such a great job pulling it all together for us. We had an unexpectedly large number of attendees and we are all so proud that it turned out so well. I definitely missed the friendship and camaraderie that is my very favorite part of the convention and I hope that we will be able to have something more recognizable and in-person for next year. I do believe we learned some things in doing a virtual conference that we will continue, such as having all of the speakers send us recordings of the talks so they can be viewed later in an online format. It was

great to be able to see more hours of CE and to learn about topics I would not usually have been able to attend. I am grateful to the leaders that came before me and to the Board of Governor members that worked together throughout 2020 and into 2021 to try to do what was best for all of us in the association. I feel like I have learned a lot about how to be a successful leader and I hope to make them proud. We have some great things planned for the upcoming year. Our MVMA committees and task forces were all able to meet in a virtual way and to continue planning for the association’s goals. We continue to look at ways that we can serve our members and all of the committees took a look at our strategic plan for the next few years. We can always use new ideas and we encourage members to find a committee or task force that interests you and join in on discussions. We need young members to start now as committee members so they can be ready to shape the future of the organization in the coming years.

From the Vice President Colleagues, Serving as this year’s MVMA Vice President is a distinct honor. I pledge you my best efforts to serve the profession we all have chosen and our Matt Silvius, DVM mutual commitments to improve the health of animals and the expectations of their owners. The MVMA is an association that prides itself on the ability to serve all its members. One of my personal goals is to make sure everyone of our colleagues feels welcome to participate and take active roles in advancing animal health. One highlight of this past year has been the ability of our Association staff to produce a successful virtual convention in response to the constraints that have disturbed our personal lives and professional livelihood. Congratulations to those who work daily on our behalf. 3

I believe it’s important for those of us who have been veterinary practitioners for a while to extend a special invitation to our newest members to become involved in Association activities and roles. I speak from my own experience to acknowledge how rewarding it is to join with others in common tasks to advance the interest of veterinary care. Sometimes newer colleagues can be a bit intimidated to engage in policy and treatment discussions with more senior or specialized colleagues. When I look back on my first years after graduating as a Missouri veterinarian, I realize working with more experienced practitioners in common professional pursuits was infinitely rewarding. As we move forward in an evolving world, changes are happening all around us in our homes, our practices and with our clients and patients. As veterinarians, we deal with zoonotic challenges daily and our knowledge and learning can perhaps extend into helping medical researchers improve these challenges to human health.

As a fellow practice owner, I hope to work on projects that can help all of us to have more successful practices. We are looking at distributing surveys to look at our member’s satisfaction in practice and quality of life issues. We also hope to work on projects to provide some practice management guidance and fee references to help make practices more financially healthy. We will continue to work with our industry partners to find ways they can support our membership. In everything we do, we are always mindful of being inclusive and supportive to all member veterinarians in Missouri. We have all learned this year how successful and resilient our profession really is. We should all be proud we have been able to continue to support each other and to celebrate the human-animal bond. We learned we are considered “essential” to the members of our communities and we take care of our nation’s pets, helpers and food supply. I can’t wait to see what the next year brings. Marcy Hammerle, DVM

Our own practices have been changed by the pandemic in many ways. Our own personal wellbeing and the safety and health of our associates and staff have become new challenges on a daily basis. We have also had to accommodate these changes in the way we see patients and alter our approach to diagnosis and treatment from parking lots and curbside services. The emergence of virtual veterinary telehealth, following the rapid adoption of telemedicine for humans, is something we must continue to examine and assess how it can be both compliant and effective in the state of Missouri. I look forward to working with each of you individually and together as we continue to meet the challenges of our profession in the future and to soon seeing everyone in person. Matt Silvius, DVM

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Convention Highlights Making Lemonade! O

ver 300 individuals and 60 clinics (with 650 members) attended the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association’s Virtual 129th Annual Convention on January 21-24. Members were able to access over 80 continuing education lectures. Unlike previous years, the association held live online events via the “Zoom” app.

The convention was sponsored by numerous companies with major support from the MVMA Partners For Progress members: Addison Biological Laboratory, Inc., Boehringer Ingelheim, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, J Hooker Construction Services, MWI Animal Health, ProPartners Wealth/AVMA-LIFE, Simmons Veterinary Sales, Stopp & VanHoy CPAs, and Zoetis Animal Health. Also thanks to our Affinity Programs, Nxgen and TheSocialDVM. Following the opening of the new virtual CE format, attendees enjoyed a fun Saturday afternoon at home bidding on Silent Auction items and the annual Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation Drawing. Congratulations to Dr. Cathy Hicks, this year’s $10,000 winner and to all of the other winners at this year’s drawing! The Saturday afternoon General Membership meeting saw the installation of officers for 2021. Newly installed officers include: Dr. Marcy Hammerle, President, St. Charles, Mo.; Dr. Ed Migneco, President-Elect, St. Louis, Mo.; Dr. Matt Silvius, VicePresident, Riverside, Mo.; Dr. Shelia L. Taylor, Secretary/Treasurer, Springfield, Mo. and Dr. David Gourley, Board Chair, Mountain Grove, Mo. 2021 MVMA Executive Board Members are as follows: Dr. Sonia SeradWright, Northwest District Delegate; TBD, North Central District Delegate; Dr. Christopher Perry, Northeast District Delegate; Dr. Matthew Silvius, Greater Kansas City District Delegate; TDB, West Central District Delegate; Dr. Jessica Farris, Greater St. Louis District Delegate; Justin Berger, DVM, East Central District Delegate; Dr. Julie King, Southwest District Delegate; Dr. Catherine Hicks, Southeast District Delegate; Dr. Carol Ryan, AVMA Delegate; Dr. Chuck Barry, AVMA Alternate Delegate; Dr. Carolyn Henry, Dean - MU College of Vet. Med.; Dr. Chuck Lemme, AVMA District 7 Representative; Stephanie Gilliam, RVT, Ex-officio; and Robert Schmidt, Student Representative. At-large Delegates are: Dr. Ashley French, Jefferson City, Mo.; Dr. Thomas Rose, Columbia, Mo.; and Dr. Jessica Stroupe, Fayette, Mo.. The virtual convention offered both individual and clinic registrations. All convention continuing education lectures were offered online and will be available until April 30. Be sure to have your CE certificates downloaded (or printed and saved) before then! On Friday evening, the Early Career Task Force hosted a forum where new veterinarians were able to sit down and share their post-graduation experiences and listen to guest speaker, Dr. Sarah Wooten The forum was sponsored by Hill’s pet Nutrition. Also on Friday, Boehringer Ingelheim sponsored the Student Graduate forum which dicussed the facets of “life after graduation”. The highlight at Saturday evening’s Awards Ceremony, was the presentation of the 2020 MVMA Veterinarian of the Year award to Dr. Steve Strubberg, Jefferson City, Mo.. Dr. Kacie Ulhorn presented the award to Dr. Strubberg. 4

Others who received honors during the evening included: Dr. Missy Gourley, Mountain Grove, Mo. was presented the MVMA’s President’s Award by Dr. David Gourley, 2020 MVMA president. The Ortu Stella Award honored Dr. Jessica Stroupe, Fayette, Mo. The award is presented to graduates up to 10 years out who are illuminating the path of veterinary medicine to those around them. The award was presented by Dr. Ken Vroman Abbie Knudsen, Auxvasse, Mo. received the 2021 William A. Wolff Volunteerism Award for organizing a major pet food drive during the pandemic. The award was presented by Dr. Amie Burling and Dr. Cathy Vogelweid, Chair of the MVMA’s Emergency Management and Public Health Committee. Lori Muhlenbruch, Lake Ozark, Mo. was honored with the MVMF Distinguished Service Award. It was presented to Mrs. Muhlenbruch by Richard Antweiler Dr. Richard Linn, Ozark, Mo., received the MVMA Academy Distinguished Service Award. The award was presented to Dr. Linn by Dr. Julie King, president of the MVMA Academy. We hope all attendees had a chance to “Make Lemonade” at this year’s vrtual event and that you will plan to join us LIVE next year in Columbia on January 27-30 for more great education, fellowship and fun.

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Dr. Steve Strubberg Awarded 2021 Veterinarian of the Year Due to his lifelong dedication to veterinary medicine and animal welfare in Missouri, Steve M. Strubberg, DVM, Missouri State Veterinarian, New Haven, Mo. was honored as the recipient of the coveted 2021 Veterinarian of the Year Award. Dr. Kacie Ulhorn, presented the award to Dr. Strubberg at the ceremony. Dr. Strubberg grew up in Union, Missouri, with the intentions of becoming a physician. Driven by his love for science, the outdoors and animals, he soon discovered his passion lie in a different field. In 1989, he received his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Missouri. Following graduation, he assumed ownership and operated Hermann Veterinary Clinic, a mixed animal practice in Hermann, Missouri, for nearly 30 years. He was named the State Veterinarian of Missouri in April 2019. As Missouri State Veterinarian, his vision is to continue to advance animal agriculture within the state and provide health and care for each individual animal. Dr. Strubberg currently resides on a beef cattle operation in Gasconade County and has a stepdaughter and two grandchildren. The MVMA Board of Directors selects the Veterinarian of the Year based on the candidate’s contributions to their community, their state, and to people whose lives they have touched.

MVM A Members and Staff, Veterinarian I am so honored to have been selected as MVM A’s I deeply me. of the Year and want to thank you for recognizing ing work admire all of the past recipients and look forward to more with the future winners. I know that many of you are to the make you ns ibutio contr many deserving than me for the s. profession and your communitie ies and I am even more appreciative of the many opportunit I want me. d offere have ssion friends the MVM A and our profe ing allow and way the to thank each of you for helping me along I . years the me to represent you in various capacities over of our am thankful for my many mentors, and encourage all members to stay active in the Association in some way. happy I am proud to be part of such a noble profession, and to protect that I daily get to work with many of you on projects . and sometimes promote all aspects of animal agriculture more for The MVM A staff is always great to work with, and does to thank Missouri veterinarians than most of us realize. I want n. I am ntatio prese award them for including my family in the this award share that very lucky to have such a supportive family unity comm of with me. They have demonstrated the value allow us support and involvement. Also, family and coworkers to commit to the duties of the MVM A. Thanks so much. Sincerely,

Dr. Steve Strubberg, 2021 MVMA Veterinarian of the Year, with the award’s presenter, Dr. Kacie Ulhorn.

Dr. Missy Gourley Honored with 2021 MVMA President’s Award The MVMA’s annual President’s Award is given to individuals who were instrumental to the President’s efforts to advance the veterinary profession for the betterment of animal health in the state. Dr. David Gourley, MVMA past president, presented this year’s award to Dr. Missy Gourley. She practices small-animal medicine and surgery at Whetstone Veterinary Clinic, Mountain Grove, Mo. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Missouri – College of Veterinary Medicine in 1996.

Dr. Missy Gourley with her President’s Award. 2020 MVMA President, Dr. David Gourley, made the presentation.

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Join fellow MVMA members at the Holiday Inn Executive Center for our next convention in Columbia, Mo. on January 27-30, 2022 for more education, fellowship & fun. 5

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2021 MVMA Officers

Marcy Hammerle, DVM

Shelia Taylor, DVM

Edward Migneco, DVM

Matt Silvius, DVM

Newly installed MVMA officers: Dr. Marcy Hammerle, president, St. Charles, Mo.; Dr. Edward Migneco, president-elect, St. Louis, Mo.; Dr. Matt Silvius, vice president, Riverside, Mo.; Dr. Shelia Taylor, secretary-treasurer, Springfield, Mo.; and Dr. David David Gourley, DVM Gourley, board chair, Mountain Grove, Mo.

Dr. Matt Silvius Installed as 2021 MVMA Vice President Dr. Matt Silvius, Riverside, Mo. was installed as vice-president during the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association’s (MVMA) Virtual Annual Convention held January 21-24. As vice-president, Dr. Silvius will cochair the MVMA’s Statewide Membership Committee, serve as a member of the Budget Committee, and fulfill the responsibilities of the president and president-elect in their absence. Dr. Matt Silvius was raised on a swine Matt Silvius, DVM and cattle farm in Turney, MO. He graduated magna cum laude in 2007 from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Silvius is a co-owner of Eagle Animal Hospital, a multi-site, eight doctor small-animal hospital. Dr. Silvius has previously served two 3-year terms on the Board of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association and is a recognized national leader in veterinary technology development. He is CEO and Co-Founder of the Independent Veterinary Network (IVN), one of the nation’s leading virtual veterinary technology companies. He is also a member of the KCVMA and AVMA. Dr. Silvius and his wife, Dr. Margaret McKeown Silvius, DVM, have two young children. Their household also includes Archie, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Sunny, a cat who has the rule of the house. 6

MVMA Academy Installs Officers; Dr. Richard Linn Receives 2021 Distinguished Service Award The MVMA Academy installed officers for 2021 at their business meeting held January 23 during the MVMA convention. Incoming officers are: Dr. Caitlin DeWilde, President, St. Louis, Mo. and Dr. Betsy Marziani, Vice President, St. Louis, Mo. Dr. Richard Linn, Ozark, Mo., received the MVMA Dr. Richard Linn, Academy Distinguished Service Award recipient with a good friend. Academy Distinguished Service Award. The award was presented to Dr. Linn by Dr. Julie King, president of the MVMA Academy. Dr. Linn is owner/practitioner at Ozark Veterinary Clinic, Ozark, Mo. He has been with the practice since 1985. He received his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 1983. He is highly involved with Christian Veterinary Mission projects, 4-H Veterinary Science Program, and is a member of the Missouri Volunteer Veterinary Corps. MVMA Academy Distinguished Service Award recipients are individuals who have rendered meritorious service to promoting and advancing continuing education in the veterinary profession.

Lori Muhlenbruch Honored for MVMF Distinguished Service Lori Muhlenbruch, Lake Ozark, Mo., received the Distinguished Service Award from the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation (MVMF). Richard Antweiler presented the award to Mrs. Muhlenbruch. Mrs. Muhlenbruch is Program Coordinator for the MVMA. She is responsible for programs within the Missouri Veterinary Medi- Award winner, Lori Muhlenbruch, (right), with cal Foundation including Richard Antweiler, MVMA Executive Director. the Veterinary Honor Roll and Animal Archives among others. She also serves as a staff member to the Foundation’s Board, MVMA Academy, and the association’s districts.

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Abbie Knudsen Receives 2021 William Wolff Volunteerism Award Abbie Knudsen, Auxvasse, Mo. was presented the MVMA’s 2021 William A. Wolff Volunteerism Award for organizing a major pet food drive during the pandemic. The award was presented to Ms. Knudsen by Dr. Amie Burling and Dr. Cathy Vogelweid, chair of the MVMA’s Emergency Management & Public Health Committee. Ms. Knudsen is a student at the University of Missouri-College of Abbie Knudsen, 2021 William Veterinary Medicine. She is coA. Wolff Volunteerism Award founder of the Missouri Coalition of winner. Animal Care Organizations and the Midwest Animal Sheltering Conference and has been involved in many pet-related charitable events to ease pain and suffering. She was executive director for the National Tiger Sanctuary in Saddlebrook, Mo.

Dr. Jessica Stroupe Receives Ortu Stella Award for Leadership Dr. Jessica Stroupe, Fayette, Mo., received the MVMA’s Ortu Stella Award. The award for early career leadership was presented to Dr. Stroupe by Dr. Ken Vroman. Dr. Stroupe graduated from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in May 2012. She is owner/practitioner of Howard County Veterinary Service, Fayette, Mo. She is an active member of many veterinary organizations including past officer Dr. Ken Vroman, left, presents the of the MVMA Academy, 2021 Ortu Stella Award to Dr. Jessica past president of the West Stroups. Central Veterinary Medical Association, at-large delegate on the MVMA Executive Board, and an active member of the Women’s Veterinary Leadership Initiative. The Ortu Stella recipient must in some way shine brightly, aid comrades in navigating the veterinary profession, assist in illumining the path for those around them, and/or demonstrate that they habitually strive to rise to the occasion. 7

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MVMA Lifetime Members Many thanks to the following members for their continued support of the MVMA. Dr. Stephen Behan Dr. Dorothy Brinker Dr. Terry Payne Chapman Dr. David Cupps Dr. Raymond Geisman Dr. Daniel Hecker Dr. Catherine Hicks Dr. Alan Hunnicutt Dr. Gary King Dr. George Kramer Dr. William Mitchell Dr. William Motley Dr. James Peddicord Dr. Michael Shepard Dr. Carter Smith Dr. Gregory Steck Dr. Catherine Vogelweid

In Memory James E. Creed, DVM

St. George, UT. Passed Away: November 8, 2020 Survived by his wife, Jane; daughters Joan, Joy, Julie and Janet.

S. Miles Dickson, DVM

Milan, Mo. Passed Away: November 24, 2020 Survived by his daughters Lori and Cindy; and sons Richard and John.

John R. Montgomery, DVM

Blue Springs, Mo. Passed Away: January 23, 2021 Survived by his wife, Sue; daughter, Teresa; and sons, Bryan and Scott.

Fon E. Owings, DVM

Unionville, Mo. Passed Away: February 3, 2021 Survived by his daughter, Teresa; and sons, Steven, Roger, Gerald and Rex.

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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACTIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE

BOARD

Highlights and Actions of the MVMA Executive Virtual Board Meeting January 17, 2021 Jefferson City, Mo. The Missouri Veterinary Medical Association met virtually January 17, 2021 Based at the MVMA office in Jefferson City, Missouri. The following are highlights. All formal actions were moved and seconded by board members, and all motions carried, unless noted otherwise: • The MVMA Executive Board reviewed and approved the minutes and financial reports of the association.

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Carol Ryan to become the Alternate Delegate, beginning with their new 4-year terms in July. • Discussion on the status of use of gas chambers for euthanasia in animal shelters • Discussed the status of the veterinary diagnostic laboratory, and efforts on behalf of the college, and the MVMA, to bring about the improvements needed. • Reviewed the program for the 2021 convention. Participation, and member satisfaction, indicated the success of the virtual format. It is anticipated a combination of an online and an in-person meeting is planned for 2022. • Heard a report of the MU College of Veterinary Medicine by Dean Carolyn Henry, including plans for a B.S. in Veterinary Technology, a VMDL funding update, as well as the Dean’s commitment for 100 percent participation of faculty as MVMA members. • Discussed an initiative to investigate a tool for practice owners to increase the value of their practices through financial strategies gleaned from future member surveys. • Discussed diversity & inclusion, and set a plan in place for further discussion in the coming months.

• Reviewed the Strategic Plan

• Discussed Telemedicine and helping members navigate this issue into the future.

• Heard statements from AVMA President candidates Lori Teller, DVM and Grace Bransford, DVM.

• Approved adding the MVTA’s legislative chair as an ex officio (non-voting) position to the MVMA Board

• AVMA Past President John Howe, DVM, AVMA District VII Delegate Chuck Lemme, DVM and MVMA Delegates to AVMA Carol Ryan, DVM and Chuck Barry, DVM reported to the board. You can read Dr. Barry’s AVMA Delegate on page 12-13.

• Approved investigation of electronic voting for MVMA positions

• Heard a report of legislation and policy currently active in the Legislative Committee.

• Reviewed plans for the Power of 10 Leadership program to resume this summer.

• Approved Dr. Chuck Barry to become the MVMA’s AVMA delegate, and Dr.

• Approved considering a future bylaw change to the Lifetime Member eligibility requirements, removing the age requirement, but retaining the requirement for 40 years in the profession.

• The Board also reviewed the minutes of all MVMA committees and other entities.

Minutes of this board meeting and other committee meetings can be accessed through the MVMA website, www.movma.org under the “Volunteer” tab. 8

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Veterinary Community Eligible for COVID Vaccine March 15 Members of the veterinary community will become eligible for the COVID vaccine starting on March 15. This is the date Phase 1B Tier 3 will begin. This Tier includes agriculture, which has been verified to include all veterinarians and veterinary staff in Missouri. We urge all veterinarians and veterinary staff who wish to receive the vaccine to register now on the state’s COVID site: MOStopsCOVID.com and click the Register Now link. Make sure you indicate that your employment falls under Agriculture. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Director Dr. William Randall has confirmed that all veterinarians and veterinary staff in Missouri are included under the Agriculture category. We are told that registering on the state’s COVID site: MOStopsCOVID.com is the most efficient avenue for getting on the schedule to be vaccinated, however, there are additional avenues for those who wish to investigate them. These include contacting your healthcare provider, your local hospital system, your local health department, or your local CVS, Walgreen, or HyVee pharmacies. Availability through these avenues varies greatly on the local level. Pursuing them in addition to registering on the state site may or may not expedite your being scheduled for the vaccination. The MVMA wants to thank you for your dedication to your clients and your patients. We wish you the best in health and safety.

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Delegate Report AVMA Annual Summer HOD Meeting

In July 2020 Dr. Carol Ryan (AVMA Delegate) and myself, Dr. Chuck Barry (Alternate Delegate) participated in the virutal AVMA Summer HOD meeting. During this meeting the House of Delegates focused on issues regarding Covid 19, telemedicine, cannabis use in pets, student debt, the issue of diversity / equity / inclusion, improving veterinary access to FDA approved drugs and many more pressing issues.

AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference

Dr. Ryan and I recently participated in the joint virtual format Veterinary Leadership Conference / HOD meeting in Chicago on January 7th - 9th, 2021. Members of the AVMA House of Delegates met to discuss many of the ongoing pertinent issues in our profession and our Association. By all accounts, the AVMA’s first-ever virtual Veterinary Leadership Conference was a big success. Held virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 VLC attracted more than 600 attendees who gathered to expand and hone their leadership skills with a mix of continuing education sessions, AVMA governance meetings, featured speakers, and networking over the course of three days. If you’re interested in seeing what this year’s VLC had to offer, you can still register and view all education sessions on demand through March.

Veterinary Information Forum

A highlight of the HOD’s leadership conference meeting is the AVMA’s Veterinary Information Forum (VIF), where delegates address issues of concern in the profession. The AVMA thanks the hundreds of members who answered our call for input on the topics addressed during this year’s forum: veterinary medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic and the timing of canine spay/neuter. Delegates held constructive discussions on both topics during the full HOD meeting and smaller committee meetings. While no formal action was taken on either topic, delegates were able to share a wide variety of experiences and opinions, which helps the AVMA’s ongoing efforts to ensure that the Association is providing the resources, education, and guidance that AVMA’s more than 97,000 members need and expect.

Policies and Resolutions

The HOD took the following actions on AVMA resolutions and policies: • Resolution 1—Rules for officer election campaigns: The HOD referred the resolution to the House Advisory Committee for clarification of provisions relating to campaigning and endorsements. 12

• Resolution 2—Expansion of dues reduction for newer graduates: The HOD referred the resolution to the Board of Directors for consideration by the Strategy Management Committee and the Budget and Financial Review Committee. • Resolution 3—AVMA policy on advocating for necessary veterinary medical therapy: The HOD approved this new policy. • Resolution 4—AVMA revised policy on exempt biologics: The HOD approved the revised policy. • Resolution 5—AVMA revised policy on guidelines for use of autogenous biologics: The HOD approved the revised policy. • Resolution 6—AVMA revised policy on veterinary dentistry: The HOD approved the revised policy. • Resolution 7—AVMA revised Model Veterinary Practice Act: The HOD approved the revised model practice act.

Sharing Progress and Good News

HOD members also heard updates on many of the AVMA’s member-focused initiatives in 2020. These included the popular digital education platformAVMA Axon; the success of veterinary economics initiatives, including recordsetting attendance for the 2020 Economic Summit; and new products and services launched this year by the AVMA Trust (AVMA LIFE and AVMA PLIT). Representatives from the Student AVMA also provided 2020 updates and a look ahead at 2021

Heartland Veterinary Conference New Format

The Heartland Veterinary Conference is an informal gathering of 13 Midwestern states that make up AVMA Districts 5,6 and 7. Missouri is part of District 7. The Heartland Districts get together to discuss current topics, trends and concerns regarding their state associations and the profession. Due to the virtual format of this meeting the Heartland gathering did not take place, only separate district caucus meetings were held.

Membership News

As part of the HOD’s Plenary Session, delegates heard good news about AVMA membership and other developments that will benefit members. Your AVMA membership is stronger than ever, with the association’s official membership setting a record at more than 97000 individuals. The AVMA advocacy and support literally seems to grow each year spanning every age bracket and facet of a veterinarian’s career. You can check this out for yourself by logging in as a member on the AVMA website, AVMA.org.

AVMA PAC Reports Success

The AVMA PAC makes the collective voice of AVMA members heard in Washington by opening doors and starting conversations. Contributions to the PAC allow us to build relationships

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that ensure veterinarians’ voices are heard on legislation that impacts the lives of AVMA members and our patients. On issues from student debt to small business, the PAC strengthens the AVMA’s ability to shape the public policy decisions that affect veterinarians’ business and lives.

by administering disaster aid, specific Covid 19 disaster aid and information, student scholarships, the Veterinary Care Charitable Fund with grants helping animals and clients in need, and support for research crucial to the future of veterinary medicine.

The AVMA PAC is strictly non-partisan and supports candidates on both sides of the aisle to promote issues that matter to all veterinarians. Regulated by the Federal Elections Commission, the AVMA PAC is a transparent and legal way for AVMA members to participate in the political process and ensure that veterinary medicine speaks with a strong, unified voice.

The AVMA Trust announced it is continuing efforts to expand the association health plan program to provide affordable, competitive health insurance to AVMA members and their employees. 12 State They are hopeful that the plan will be offered in Texas soon.

AVMA PAC reported their new monthly giving program has been a big success with members. Just like with out own state Association efforts, AVMA PAC dollars help open the door to provide a chance for the AVMA to have a seat at the table and speak for its members as they share scientific knowledge and real world perspectives with the political decision makers who impact animal welfare and the legal practice of our profession. It encourages each member to consider making some kind of AVMA PAC donation each year.

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Dr. Ryan and I will meet at the AVMA 2021 convention in Minneapolis MN, this summer. I’m sure we will continue to focus on these and other issues. Remember we are representing you. If you have thoughts or opinions on these or other pertinent topics we would love to hear from you. This truly is “Our Profession... Our Passion!”

Sincerely, Dr. Chuck Barry AVMA Alternate Delegate

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View the calendar at www.movma.org Virtual CE Webinars (With District meeting) Apr 13, 2021 6:00 p.m. starting time (1 CE) MU/Hills Speaker/Topic To Be Decided May 11, 2021 6:00 p.m. starting time (1 CE) Simmons Midwest/Nikki Nitz The Buying/Selling Process June 8, 2021 6:00 p.m. starting time (1CE) MU/Hills Speaker/Topic To Be Decided

Virtual CE Webinars (No meeting) An email will be sent with link to register. Mar 25, 2021 7:00 p.m. starting time (2 CE’s) Boehringer-Ingelheim Guilherme G. Verocai, DVM, MSc, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology) Internal Parasites of Dogs & Cats That Keep us Awake at Night Apr 22, 2021 7:00 p.m. starting time (2 CE’s) Boehringer-Ingelheim Mark J. Acierno, DVM, MBA, DACVIM Leptospirosis: What’s the Latest? What’s the Risk? May 27, 2021 7:00 p.m. starting time (2 CE’s) Boehringer-Ingelheim Robert K. Cartin, DVM Pet Wellness Plan June 24, 2021 7:00 p.m. starting time (2 CE’s) Boehringer-Ingelheim Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) Diabetes Tidbits: Updates on the Clinical Approach to Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs

mark your April 11, 2021 MVMA Virtual Leadership Conference-Part 1 For those in leadership and those interested in leadership.

Sept. 10-12, 2021 MVMA Equine Dentistry Weekend Honing in your skills or wanting to learn more. Join us for this lecture and lab weekend. Watch for more information to come.

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2021 Leadership Directory MVMA Executive Board Officers

East Central District

President Marcy Hammerle, DVM 265 Spring Drive St. Charles, MO 63303 636-561-9122 • marcydogdoc@sbcglobal.net

Justin Berger, DVM 16320 County Road 8410 Rolla, MO 65401 573-364-7100 • muledoc@fidnet.com

President-Elect Edward Migneco 5325 Manchester Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-645-2141 • emigneco0887@gmail.com Vice President Matthew Silvius, DVM 4825 NW Gateway Riverside, MO 64150 816-741-2345 • mss1195@gmail.com Secretary-Treasurer Shelia L. Taylor, DVM 2878 S Eldon Ave., Springfield MO 65807 417-447-8245 • shelia9012@yahoo.com Board Chair David L. Gourley, DVM 9493 Highway N, Mountain Grove, MO 65711 417-926-6277 • davidgourleydvm@hughes.net

District Delegates Northwest District Sonia Serad-Wright, DVM 20994 St. Rt K St. Joseph, MO 64505 816-364-1089 • soniaserad@gmail.com

Southwest District Julie King, DVM 29 N. Wintergreen Rd Branson, MO 65616 Tel: (417) 337-9777 • king84.jk@gmail.com Southeast District Catherine Hicks, DVM 1600 Highway 53, Poplar Bluff MO 63901 573-686-1281 • cahicks@semo.net

At-Large Delegates Ashley French, DVM 2224 Weathered Rock Rd. Jefferson City, MO 65101 573-634-2223 • DVMFrench@gmail.com Jessica Stroupe, DVM 293 Highway 5 and 240 Fayette, MO 65248 660-248-3382 • manicmiler@gmail.com Tom Rose, DVM 5204 E. Tayside Circle Columbia, MO 65203 573-449-3791 • tomrose@centurytel.net

Ex-Officio Members

North Central District Pease contact the MVMA if you have interest in this position.

Carolyn J. Henry, DVM Dean, MU-College of Veterinary Medicine 1600 E. Rollins Rd., W-203 Columbia, MO 65211 573-882-3768 • henryc@missouri.edu

Northeast District Christopher Perry, DVM 309 N. 5th Edina, MO 63537 660-676-5010 • chris.n.perry@gmail.com

Carol Ryan, DVM AVMA Delegate 224 Deer View Dr., Troy, MO 63379 636-327-6488 • Rhodesgang@yahoo.com

Kansas City District Christi Belew, DVM 3025 Main St. Kansas City, MO 64108 816-931-4930 • drbelew@uhanimalhospital.com

Charles Barry, DVM AVMA Alternate Delegate 227 S.E. State Rt. 13, Warrensburg MO 64093 660-422-7839 • chuck.barry63@gmail.com

West Central District Pease contact the MVMA if you have interest in this position.

Chuck Lemme, DVM AVMA District 7 Representative 819 Fernwood Dr. NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 ISU75DVM@msn.com

Greater St. Louis District Jessica Farris, DVM 4540 Flora Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110 314-540-8546 • jfarrisdvm@gmail.com

Stephanie Gilliam, RVT, MS 3507 State Road 6 Auxvasse, MO 65231 stephanieGilliam@mace.edu

Robert Schmidt Student Board Member rrs6yb@mail.missouri.edu

MVMA Committee Members Advisory Committee to the College of Veterinary Medicine Rodney Chapman, DVM, Co-chair, West Central Clark Fobian, DVM, Co-chair, West Central Christopher Baughman, DVM, Northeast Gregory Boyer, DVM, East Central Terry Ann Chapman, DVM, West Central Donna Clayton, DVM, GSLVMA Roger Dozier, DVM, East Central Peggy Fisher, DVM, Southeast Carolyn Henry, DVM, West Central Clinton Jones, DVM, Southeast Deborah Leach, DVM, West Central Edward Migneco, DVM, Greater St. Louis Forest Miller, DVM, Northwest Ryan Montgomery, DVM, North Central Ronald Palmer, DVM, Northwest Darrell Payne, DVM, West Central Ed Powell, DVM, Northwest Kaitlin McDaniel, Member-Student Animal Welfare Committee Peggy Callow, DVM, Co-chair, Southwest Tom Lenz, DVM, Co-chair, Greater Kansas City John Bates, DVM, Greater St. Louis Frankie Lynn Bowers, DVM, Southwest Amie Burling, DVM, West Central Rachael Cohen, DVM, Non-resident Marcy Hammerle, DVM, Greater St. Louis Cia Johnson, DVM, Kansas City Lawrence Kovac, DVM, Kansas City Kellien Kuschel, DVM, West Central Chelsea Mathews, DVM, West Central Cynthia McDowell, DVM, Southeast Jamilon Niemann, DVM, Greater St. Louis Erin Reiter, DVM, West Central Jean Schmidt, DVM, West Central Sadie Scott, DVM, Out of State Jill Stohs, DVM, Kansas City Steve Strubberg, DVM, East Central Kelvin Urday, DVM, Greater St. Louis Kristen Wischmann, DVM, Greater St. Louis Jamie Woodworth, DVM, Greater St. Louis Convention Planning Committee Edward Migneco, DVM, Chair Mark Lux, DVM Tina Howerton, DVM Todd Allen, DVM Nicholas Perez, DVM Marcy Hammerle, DVM David Gourley, DVM (continued next page.)

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Steven Howerton, DVM Cliff Miller, DVM Kristen Loncar, DVM John R Dodam, DVM Caitlin DeWilde, DVM Betsy Marziani, DVM Nicole Fulcher, DVM Julie Rutherford, RVT Whitney Fahredorf, RVT Emergency Management and Public Health Committee Cathy Vogelweid, DVM, Chair John Bates, DVM, Greater St. Louis Peggy Callow, DVM, Greater St. Louis Peggy Fisher, DVM, Southeast Ashley French, DVM, East Central Dana Gillig, DVM, West Central Stephen Goff, DVM, Northwest John Holste, DVM, West Central David Hopson, DVM, East Central Steven Howerton, DVM, Southwest Bill Jones, DVM, West Central Marie Kerl, DVM, West Central Karen Kreiensieck, DVM, West Central Charles Massengill, DVM, East Central Kaitlin McDaniel, DVM, West Central Kenneth Moorman, DVM, Greater St. Louis Christine Nagel, DVM, Greater St. Louis Stephen Patterson, DVM, Northeast Michael Pfander, DVM, Southwest Gerald Rainey, DVM, Northwest Thomas Rouse, DVM, Southwest Rachael Schulte, DVM, West Central Loren Schultz, DVM, West Central Sonia Serad-Wright, DVM, Northwest Randel Smith, DVM, Southeast Tyler Sneft, DVM, West Central Kelvin Urday, DVM, Greater St. Louis Christina Venner, DVM, North Central Equine Committee Bruce Whittle, DVM, Chair, North Central Christy Buckley, DVM, Non-resident Dane Frazier, DVM, Southwest Natasha Frost, DVM, Non-resident Amanda Gruber, DVM, Kansas City Catherine Hicks, DVM, Southeast Patricia Homeyer, DVM, East Central John Houtsma, DVM, West Central David Leighr, DVM, Kansas City Lynn Martin, DVM, West Central Kaitlin McDaniel, DVM, West Central Kenton Morgan, DVM, West Central Dawn Mrad, DVM, Greater St. Louis Lauren Pastewka, DVM, East Central Ed Powell, DVM, Northwest Melissa Siegrist, DVM, West Central David Wilson, DVM, West Central Legislative Committee Clifford Miller, DVM, Chair, Northeast Gregory Boyer, DVM, East Central James Fallert, DVM, Southeast Clark Fobian, DVM, West Central Robert Hertzog, DVM, Kansas City Lynn Martin, DVM, West Central 20

Stacy Martin-Beamer, DVM, Northwest Sean McCaul, DVM, Northwest Kaitlin McDaniel, DVM, West Central Michael Pfander, DVM, Southwest Rachael Schulte, DVM, West Central Sadina Scott, DVM, Kansas City Melissa Siegrist, DVM, West Central Matthew Silvius, DVM, Kansas City Daniel Tappmeyer, DVM, East Central Kenneth Vroman, DVM, West Central Bruce Whittle, DVM, North Central David Wilson, DVM, West Central Missouri Stocker/Feeder Quality Assurance Program Committee Daniel Tappmeyer, DVM, Chair, East Central John Bolinger, DVM, West Central Roger Borgmeyer, DVM, West Central Voyd Brown, DVM, Southwest Karen Chandler, DVM, West Central John Groves, DVM, East Central Joseph Iliff, DVM, Northeast Richard Kent, DVM, North Central Brent Lower, DVM, Southwest Tony Martin, DVM, West Central Charles Massengill, DVM, East Central Justin Nash, DVM, East Central Jason Nickell, DVM, Kansas City Craig Payne, DVM, West Central Darrell Payne, DVM, West Central Christopher Perry, DVM, Northeast Ed Powell, DVM, Northwest Charlie Robinson, DVM, Southwest Steve Strubberg, DVM, East Central Membership Committee Mel Falk, DVM, Co-chair, Kansas City Matt Silvius, DVM, Co-chair, Kansas City Marcy Hammerle, DVM, Greater St. Louis Jessica Farris, DVM, Greater St. Louis Dan Goehl, DVM, Northeast David Gourley, DVM, Southwest Brittany Kennedy, DVM, Greater St. Louis Edward Migneco, DVM, Greater St. Louis Jonathon Renfro, DVM, Kansas City Carol Ryan, DVM, Greater St. Louis Jill Stohs, DVM, Kansas City Jessica Stroupe, DVM, West Central Shelia Taylor, DVM, Southwest David Wilson, DVM, West Central Early Career Task Force Sarah Meineka, DVM, Co-Chair, West Central Brittany Kennedy, DVM, Co-Chair, Greater St. Louis Marta Andelson, DVM, Kansas City Stacey Beddoe, DVM, East Central Susan Boedges, DVM, Northeast Sarah Buchanan, DVM, Southwest Peggy Callow, DVM, Southwest Ashley Chaligoj, DVM, West Central Elizabeth Farnan, DVM, Greater St. Louis Kelsey Fisher, DVM, West Central Natasha Frost, DVM, Kansas City Amanda Gruber, DVM, Kansas City Marcy Hammerle, DVM, Greater St. Louis Laura Harbke, DVM, West Central Laurel Harrison, DVM, Northeast

Lauren Henderson, West Central Abigal Hilton, West Central Julie King, DVM, Southwest Victoria Landing, DVM, Southeast Katherine LaVallee, DVM, West Central Natalie Liberman, Greater St. Louis Andrea Lohr, Member-student Kristen McCullough, DVM, West Central Cassie Moens, DVM, West Central Kira Moore, DVM, Greater St. Louis Justin Nash, DVM, East Central Abigail Oleshchuk, DVM, Kansas City Christopher Olson, DVM, Kansas City Sonja Perry, West Central Sarah Pierson, DVM, Kansas City Natalie Powell, Northwest Charlie Robinson, DVM, Southwest Lauren Ross, DVM, West Central Catherine Ruggiero, DVM, West Central Robbie Schmidt, West Central Lauren Shipp, DVM, East Central Lauren Smith, DVM, Kansas City Sydney Stein, DVM, Southeast Jessica Stroupe, DVM, West Central Andrew Swatek, DVM, Greater St. Louis Shelia Taylor, DVM, Southwest Michelle Thornberry, DVM, Greater St. Louis Kelvin Urday, DVM, Greater St. Louis Carly Vandas, DVM, Greater St. Louis Hunter Wallace, Southwest Abigail Whiting, DVM, Greater St. Louis Kristen Wischmann, DVM, Greater St. Louis Rural Animal Veterinary Task Force Clifford Miller, DVM, Co-chair, Northeast Daniel Tappmeyer, DVM, Co-chair, East Central Annie Callahan, DVM, West Central Daniel Goehl, DVM, Northeast David Gourley, DVM, Southwest David Hertzog, DVM, Kansas City Sonja Perry, DVM, West Central Charlie Robinson, DVM, Southwest Carol Ryan, DVM, Greater St. Louis Jessica Stroupe, DVM, West Central Scope of Practice Committee Mark Lux, DVM, Chair, Greater St. Louis Dan Brown, DVM, East Central John Clark, DVM, Greater St. Louis James Crago, DVM, East Central Aarah Craig, DVM, Greater St. Louis Clark Fobian, DVM, West Central John Koch, DVM, Southeast Kellien Kuschel, DVM, West Central Marc Markway, DVM, East Central Kenton Morgan, DVM, Kansas City Gary Nie, DVM, Southwest Michael Opsomer, DVM, Southwest James Schuessler, DVM, Greater St. Louis Dewey Waide, DVM, Southwest Veterinary Technician and Practice Staff Committee Marcy Hammerle, DVM, Chair, Greater St. Louis Thomas Dorsey, DVM, Northeast Shawna Estep, RVT Whitney Fahrendorf, RVT

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Stephanie Gilliam, RVT, MS Kevin Kohne, DVM, Greater St. Louis Jessica Leary, RVT Sean McCaul, DVM, Northwest Tiffany Mense, RVT Christopher Morrow, DVM, Kansas City Cindy Vedder-Penrod, DVM, East Central David Prigel, DVM, Southwest Julie Rutherford, RVT Angela Scherer, DVM, Southeast

Vice President: Haley Dingfelder, Lee’s Summit, Mo. Secretary-Treasurer: Stacey Nickell, DVM, Riverside, Mo. Greater Saint Louis District President: Brandon Thornberry, DVM, Wildwood, Mo Vice President: Vacant Treasurer: Seth Williams, DVM, St. Louis, Mo. Secretary: Caroline Hinrichs, DVM, St. Louis, Mo.

Wellbeing Task Force Abigail Whiting, DVM, Chair, Greater St. Louis Joan Coates, DVM, West Central Tad Coles, DVM, Kansas City Kerry Karaffa, Ph.D. Brittany Kennedy, DVM, Greater St. Louis Kelly Lenhart, MSW Jill Luther, DVM, West Central Clifford Miller, DVM, Northeast Michael Pfander, DVM, Southwest Carol Ryan, DVM, Greater St. Louis Francesca Tocco, PhD Shelia Taylor, DVM, Southwest Elizabeth Trepp, DVM, Kansas City

President: Caitlin DeWilde, Webster Groves, Mo. Vice President: Betsy Marziani, DVM

MVMA District Officers

AVMA Delegate

East Central District President: Kerry Parsons, DVM, Sullivan, Mo. President Elect: Shannon Klepper, DVM, Beaufort, Mo. Secretary-Treasurer: Patricia Homeyer, DVM, Union, Mo. West Central District President: Stephanie Schlotzhauer, DVM, New Franklin, Mo. Vice President: Lauren Delaney, DVM, Columbia, Mo. Secretary-Treasurer: Cody Lewis, Harrisburg, Mo North Central District President: Jeffrey Sparks, DVM, St. Catharine, Mo. Vice President: Douglas Cleveland, DVM, Brookfield, Mo. Secretary-Treasurer: John Sheerman, Marceline, Mo. Northeast District President: Catherine Webb, DVM, Macon, Mo. Vice President: David Hudson, DVM, Palmyra, Mo. Secretary/Treasurer: Mac Wilt, DVM, Paris, Mo Northwest District President: Johanna Wombwell, DVM, St. Joseph, Mo. Vice President: Tyler Rolofson, DVM, Savannah, Mo. Secretary-Treasurer: Mark Gutzmer, DVM, Saint Joseph, Mo. Southeast District President: Brian Heuring, DVM, Cape Girardeau, Mo. Vice President: Karen Fieser, DVM, Millersville, Mo. Southwest District President: Charlie Robinson, DVM, Bolivar, Mo. Secretary/Treasurer: Michael Bloss, DVM, Aurora, Mo. Kansas City District President: Sadie Scott, DVM, Shawnee, Ks. President Elect: Leo Becker, DVM, Kansas City, Ks. 21

MVMA Academy Officers

MVMA, LLC Officers Chair: Gregory Popp, DVM, East Central Vice Chair: Roger Dozier, DVM, East Central Secretary: George Buckaloo, DVM, Kansas City Philip Brown, DVM, Southwest David Gourley, DVM, Southwest Edward Migneco, DVM, Greater St. Louis Scott Fray, DVM, West Central Marcy Hammerle, DVM, Greater St. Louis Richard Antweiler, Executive Director Julie Braun, Deputy Executive Director Carol Ryan, DVM 224 Deer View Dr. Troy, MO 63379 Rhodesgang@yahoo.com

AVMA Alternate Delegate Chuck Barry, DVM 227 S.E. State Rt, 13 Warrensburg, MO 64093 chuck.barry63@gmail.com

AVMA District 7 Representative Chuck Lemme, DVM 819 Fernwood Dr. NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 ISU75DVM@msn.com

Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation Board of Directors Philip Brown, DVM, Chair Scott Fray, DVM, Vice Chair George Buckaloo, DVM, Secretary/Treasurer Gregory Popp, DVM, Fundraising Chair Roger Dozier, DVM, Museum Director Bruce Addison, DVM Trenton Boyd Caitlin DeWilde, DVM George Fischer, DVM James Montgomery, DVM Marcy Hammerle, DVM Edward Migneco, DVM

MU-College of Veterinary Medicine Class Liaisons Jordynne Walker, 2021 Andrea Lohr, 2022 Kendelle Puga, 2023 Natalie Powell, 2024, Co-liaison Abilgail Hilton, 2024, Co-liaison

2021 MVMA Award Winners Veterinarian of the Year Award: Steve Strubberg, DVM, Hermann, Mo. President’s Award: Melissa Gourley, DVM, Mountain Grove, Mo. Ortu Stella Award Jessica Stroupe, Fayette, Mo. Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation Distinguished Service Award: Lori Muhlenbruch, Lake Ozark, Mo. MVMA Academy Distinguished Service Award: Richard Linn, DVM, Ozark, Mo. William A. Wolff Volunteerism Award Abbie Knudsen, Auxvasse, Mo.

2021 Lifetime Members Dr. Stephen Behan Dr. Dorothy Brinker Dr. Terry Payne Chapman Dr. David Cupps Dr. Raymond Geisman Dr. Daniel Hecker Dr. Catherine Hicks Dr. Alan Hunnicutt Dr. Gary King Dr. George Kramer Dr. William Mitchell Dr. William Motley Dr. James Peddicord Dr. Michael Shepard Dr. Carter Smith Dr. Gregory Steck Dr. Catherine Vogelweid

2019-20 Animal Archives Pet of the Year: “Louie” Domestic shorhair cat owned by: Sandy Perley, Columbia, Mo. Veterinarian: Brandi Reeves, DVM Noah’s Ark Animal Hospital, Columbia, Mo.

Missouri Veterinary Medical Board Michael Pfander, DVM, Chair David Hertzog, DVM, Vice-Chair Christopher Rohlfing, Public Member Linda Scorse, DVM, Member Maynard Bill Jones, DVM, Member Steve Strubberg, State Veterinarian, Ex-officio (continued on back.)

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Helpful Resources Agricultural Security & Operations Merrel Breyer, Agri-Security Specialist (573) 522-1802 American Assn. of Veterinary State Boards James Penrod, CAE, FASLA, Executive Director 4601 Central St., Kansas City MO 64111 816-931-1504 • 816-931-1604 (Fax) American Veterinary Medical Association 1931 N. Meacham Rd., Suite 100 Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360 800-248-2862 • 847-925-1329 (Fax) AVMA Executive Board District VII Rep. Chuck Lemme, DVM 819 Fernwood Dr. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 ISU75DVM@msn.com AVMA Governmental Relations Division 1910 Sunderland Place, NW Washington DC 20056-1642 800-321-1473 • 202-842-4360 (Fax) Drug Enforcement Administration 317 South 16th Street St. Louis, MO 63103 314-538-4600 Equine Clinic, Large Animal Clinic, & Small Animal Clinic, Veterinary Teaching Hospital 900 E. Campus Dr., Columbia, MO 65211 573-882-7821 • 573-882-4589 (After Hours/Emerg.) Missouri Department of Agriculture Jefferson City Diagnostic Laboratory 101 N. Chestnut St., Jefferson City, MO 65101 573-751-3460 • 573-751-5279

Missouri Department of Agriculture Springfield Diagnostic Laboratory Beth Melton, Manager P.O. Box 2510, Springfield, MO 65801 417-895-6863 • 417-831-4766 (Fax) Missouri Board of Pharmacy Kimberly A. Grinston, JD Executive Director (573) 751-0093 E-mail: kimberly.grinston@pr.mo.gov Missouri Bureau of Narcotics & Dangerous Drugs (controlled substances information) Michael Boeger, Asst. Administrator P.O. Box 570 1500 Southridge Drive Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570 573-751-6321 • 573-526-2569 (Fax) Missouri Department of Agriculture Steve Strubberg, DVM State Veterinarian P.O. Box 630 Jefferson City, MO 65102 573-751-3377 • 573-751-6919 (Fax) Missouri Department of Agriculture Operation Bark Alert - Report unlicensed breeders. www.agriculture.mo.gov/animals/ACFA/ barkalert/ Missouri Department of Health and Senior ServicesOffice of Veterinary Public Health Molly Baker Monica Beddoe P.O.Box 570 Jefferson City, MO 65102 573-751-6113 (Public) • 573-526-0235 (Fax) Missouri Department of Natural Resources Sharps and Medicine Disposal 573-751-5401

Missouri Veterinary Medical Association Richard Antweiler Executive Director 2500 Country Club Drive Jefferson City MO 65109-1190 573-636-8612 • 573-659-7175 (Fax) mvma@movma.org Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation & Museum 2500 Country Club Drive Jefferson City, MO 65109 573-636-8737 • 573-659-7175 (Fax) Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation Animal Archives 573-636-8737 • www. mopetmemorial.com Missouri Veterinary Medical Board Dana K. Fennewald, Executive Director P.O.Box 633 Jefferson City, MO 65102 573-751-0031 • 573-526-3856 (Fax) MU-College of Veterinary Medicine Dr. Carolyn Henry, Dean W-203 Vet. Med. Bldg. Columbia MO 65211 573-882-3768 • 573-884-5044 (Fax) MU-Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab 901 E. Campus Loop, Columbia, MO 65211 573-882-6811 or 1-800-862-8635 USDA-APHIS-VS Dr. Terry Gosch 1715 Southridge Drive Jefferson City, MO 65109 573-658-9850

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How would you like to save 50% on your taxes when you sell your hospital? We all know the presidential election has had its fair share of excitement and uncertainties. I want to alert you about a couple of Joe Bidenʼs tax policy proposals that could have a significant effect on your pocketbook, should you sell your hospital. Joe Bidenʼs current proposal is to raise the top ordinary income tax level to 39.6% from its current level of 37%. This slight increase is tolerable for most people. The bigger issue is that he is also proposing to increase the capital gains tax rate to 39.6% when it is currently 20% for most veterinary hospital sellers. This is nearly doubling the rate!!! Ouch!!! Let me show you a realistic example: Letʼs say that you sell your hospital for $3,150,000. You have $150,000 in tangible assets (inventory & equipment) and the remaining $3,000,000 you are being paid for intangible assets (Goodwill & non-compete agreement). Capital Gains Tax:

Current Tax Law $3,000,000 X 20% $600,000

Proposed Tax Law $3,000,000 X 39.6% $1,188,000

This is nearly $600,000 more that goes to the government in taxes versus into your investment accounts!!! Many of you will be in the top ordinary income tax bracket. When you add 2.6% tax increase for the gain on your tangible assets, you will likely end up paying double the taxes than you would if you sold now. For a hospital selling with Goodwill of $5,000,000, this will equate to swing about $1,000,000 going to the government versus you. If you are thinking of selling in the next few years, you should be considering these taxes. You may be better off selling now, prior to any tax law changes. We have sellers who have come to us ready to sell because they are aware of the potential future tax effects. If youʼd like to discuss your selling options, give us a call!

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MVMA General Membership Meeting Saturday, January 23, 2021 • Virtual Meeting State of the Profession Reports AVMA Delegate Report – Dr. Carol Ryan and Dr. Chuck Barry AVMA Immediate Past President Address – Dr. John Howe General Membership Meeting was called to order by President Dr. David Gourley at 1:00 p.m. I. Minutes of Last Meeting Dr. Shelia Taylor, Secretary-Treasurer, presented minutes from the January 25, 2020 MVMA General Membership Meeting held at Holiday Inn Executive Center, Columbia, Mo. It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes as prepared and presented. Motion carried. II. Financial Reports Dr. Sheila, Secretary-Treasurer, presented the 2020 financial statement. As of December 31, 2020, the MVMA reported $214,162.08 in bank accounts and Certificates of Deposit, plus $191,297.78 in receivables, fixed and other assets for total assets of $405,459.86.

VI. Announcement of the Election of 2021 MVMA Officers and New Board Members Dr. Carol Ryan presented the results of the 2021 Officer Election. They were as follows: Officers: President, Dr. Marcy Hammerle President-Elect, Dr. Ed Migneco Vice President, Dr. Matt Silvius Secretary/Treasurer, Dr. Shelia Taylor Chairman of the Board, Dr. David Gourley Executive Board Members: Dr. Sonia Serad-Wright - NWVMA Delegate Mr. Robbie Schmidt - Student Board Member For At-Large Delegates: Dr. Ashley French Dr. Tom Rose Dr. Jessica Stroupe AVMA Past President, Dr. John Howe, installed the new officers and board members.

It was moved and seconded to approve the financial statement as prepared and presented. Motion carried.

Receiving Retiring Board Member Plaques and/or Certificates were the following:

III. Executive Board Report Executive Board Chairman, Dr. Carol Ryan presented the Executive Board Report from the Sunday, January 17, 2021 board meeting. (see board minutes)

Dr. Jennifer McLain-Link NCVMA Delegate Dr. Chad McNeal WCVMA Delegate Dr. Catherine Webb – At-Large-Delegate Ms. Katie Molind – Student Board Member

It was moved and seconded to approve the actions of the Executive Board since the last Membership meeting. Motion carried.

In accordance with the MVMA Constitution & Bylaws, Immediate Past-President Dr. David Gourley became the MVMA Executive Board Chairman. Dr. Marcy Hammerle presented him with a Retiring President plaque for his service to the MVMA.

IV. Old Business There was no old business to bring before the membership. V. New Business Committee Chair Briefings include: PAC, Legislative Committee, Membership Committee, & Animal Welfare Committee. www.movma.org/page/ MembershipMeeting

Respectfully submitted, Shelia Taylor, DVM, Secretary/Treasurer

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Our membership runs from June 1-May 31 of each year. Please encourage your veterinary technicians to become members of their state association! Student membership is free! If you are a hospital manager and are interested in membership for all of your technical staff we do offer group memberships. Please find more information at https://movta.org/login/group-memberships or email us at memberships@movta.org with any questions. You can also find us on Facebook at @MoVetTechAssoc.

Tech Notes from the MoVTA MoVTA is excited to announce that the MVMA voted unanimously during their January 2021 board meeting to include a veterinary technician as an ex officio MVMA board member! The person to hold this seat will be the MoVTA legislative chair, currently Stephanie Gilliam. We are excited for this partnership and believe that this will aid in our effort to move the veterinary technology profession forward in Missouri. We are looking for nominations for MoVTA Veterinary Technician of the Year! This award was created to honor, recognize, and encourage outstanding service in the veterinary technician profession. This honor is awarded annually to one technician within the state who exemplifies professionalism, expertise, and compassion in our field. This individual has shown outstanding leadership, dedication to animal welfare, and has gone above and beyond the call of duty in the veterinary technician profession. The award will consist of an award plaque presented at the annual MOVTA conference, $100, and complementary MOVTA membership for the next membership year. All nominations will be reviewed by the MOVTA board and remain confidential. The award recipient will receive a copy of his/her letters of nomination and the letters may be published in the MOVTA Newsletter. Visit https://movta. org/members-area/vet-tech-of-the-year for more information!

We are always looking for energetic veterinary technicians to serve within our organization. Please encourage your vet techs to become involved today! Stephanie Gilliam, RVT, MS, CCRP, VTS Legislative Chair, MVTA

Veterinary Technology Programs Accredited by the AVMA CVTEA Crowder College 601 LaClede Avenue, Neosho, MO 64850 417 -455-5772 Shawna Estep, RVT Director Associate of Applied Science Jefferson College 1000 Viking Dr., Hillsboro, MO 63050 636-942-3000 Dana Nevois, RVT Director Associate of Applied Science Maple Woods Community College Veterinary Technology Program 2601 NE Barry Rd., Kansas City, MO 64156 816-604-3235 Chris Morrow, DVM Director Associate of Applied Science Midwest Institute Veterinary Technology Program 2 Soccer Park Rd., Fenton, MO 63026 800-695-5550 Jeffery Vemmer DVM, Director Associate of Occupational Science

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Foundation Update Event Highlights from Your Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation

2021 Drawing & Silent Auction The MVMF is grateful to all those who support its mission. The annual Foundation Drawing is one way to show your financial support. Because of your generous contributions, hard work and participation, we are enjoying great success in fulfilling our goals for the good of the human/animal bond and veterinary medicine. Many thanks to all who went online to this year’s virtual event and the many members who donated items and volunteered their time. Also, a big thanks to the sponsors of the Foundation Drawing event: Addison Biological Laboratory and ProPartners Wealth/AVMA Life.

This year’s grand prize winner, Dr. Cathy Hicks, with Dr. David Gourley, MVMA board chair (left), and Richard Antweiler, MVMA executive director.

Drawing Winners: Cathy Hicks - Grand Prize: $10,000 $1,000 – Miekie Schotte, Jessica Giffen, Monica Otto, Zack Whitehead $200 – Steve Strubberg, Matt Silvius, Loyal Henderson, Chuck Barry $150 – Kathleen Vetter-Bisges, Rick Kent, George Fischer, Bruce Robertson $100 – Marcy Hammerle, Julie Campbell, Fred & Chris Fischer, Thomas Lenz

50/50 Winner: Ed Migneco

Early Bird Winner: William Fales

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Highlights and Actions of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation

Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation

Veterinary Museum of Missouri

Sunday, January 17, 2021 • Virtual ATTENDEES: Dr. Phil Brown, Dr. Roger Dozier, Dr. Greg Popp, Dr. Scott Fray, Dr. Marcy Hammerle, Mr. Bruce Addison, Dr. Caitlin DeWilde, Dr. Edward Migneco, Mrs. Colie Payne, Dr. Mathew Silvius, Dr. David Gourley, Dr. GW Buckaloo, Mr. Richard Antweiler Mrs. Julie Braun, Mrs. Lori Muhlenbruch MINUTES: • It was moved and seconded to approve the Agenda for the January 17, 2021 meeting. Motion carried. • It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes of the September 19, 2020 board meeting. Motion carried. • It was moved and seconded to approve the treasurer’s report. Motion carried. • It was moved and seconded to approve a By-Law Change in the MVMF By-Laws. Motion carried. 2. Reappointed board members a. The following board members were previously appointed by the MVMA Board and approved by the Foundation Board: Dr. G.W. Buckaloo, Dr. Caitlin DeWilde, Mr. Bruce Addison b. It was moved and seconded to reappoint the following board members to the LLC Board for 2021: Dr. G.W. Buckaloo, Dr. Phil Brown, Dr. Scott Fray, Dr. Greg Popp. Motion carried. c. It was moved and seconded to approve to keep the following officers for 2021. Chairman: Dr. Philip Brown Vice Chair: Dr. Scott Fray Secretary/Treasurer: Dr. G.W. Buckaloo Motion carried. It was moved and seconded to approve the following changes to the 2021 Committees. Motion carried. (see addendum A:) Budget: Remains the same Fundraising: Remains the same Legacy committee: Remains the same Long Range Planning: Remains the same Museum Activities: Remains the same Public Relations: Mrs. Colie Payne has retired from the MVMF Grant Task Force: Remains the same SRDC Committee: Remains the same Next Foundation Board Meeting will be April 17, 2021 starting immediately after the 1:00 p.m. Honor Roll Inductions. Full minutes of the MVMF Board and all other boards and committees can be accessed through the MVMA website, www. movma.org. Go to the home page, click on the Volunteer tab. 29

What strange objects does a veterinarian find in a cow’s stomach? In 1929, what did a veterinarian use to give Fido his medicine? Discover the answers to these questions, and see other strange and unusual objects at the Veterinary Museum of Missouri. The Museum has over 3,500 artifacts dating from the 16th century to the present, including: • manuscripts instructing Missouri’s first settlers how to care for their horses; • a steamer trunk filled with instruments used by a late 19th century horse doctor; • an 1870s wooden operating table for small animals • 19th century instruments, such as a wooden balling gun, a hog catcher, a Swiss trocar and farrier tools • a variety of strange and curious objects (horse pills, huge hairballs, kidney stones) Visitors touch and explore bones, animal skins, hairballs, veterinarian tools, etc., and view specimens showing the stages of a calf embryo and animal diseases. It’s a great place for children and adults of all ages to have fun. Visit us in Jefferson City, Mo. Take Highway 50 west to Highway 179. Exit and turn right. Take first right onto Country Club Drive. Go about one mile and look for us on the left.

The Veterinary Museum of Missouri 2500 Country Club Drive, Jefferson City, Mo. 65109 Phone: 573-636-8737 • Website: www.movma.org Hours Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

MVMA’s Quality Assurance Program What Is the Missouri Stocker/Feeder Quality Assurance Program? The Missouri Stocker Feeder Quality Assurance Program is designed to meet the quality improvement and pre-conditioning needs of producers, feeders, and consumers. This program educates participants in immunology, animal well-being and the economics of disease. Participation in the program increases producer accountability for quality and safety of the product they sell.

How Does the Program Work? Veterinarians and producers must be certified. Veterinarians are certified by MVMA MSFQAP Committee members. Producers are certified by their veterinarian. Veterinarians and producers learn how they can influence carcass quality and consumer confidence by monitoring where and when injections are administered. Once certified, the producer may participate in the program at one of three levels (white, red or blue tag). The three-level approach allows all producers the opportunity to match their level of management and facilities to the level of participation.

Level 1: Show-Me Select (White Tag) • Participating veterinarians and producers must be certified. • Calves must be properly identified with an approved ear tag. Tag numbers will be listed on an approved certificate. • External and internal parasite control is administered. • Calves will be dehorned and healed. Calves will also be castrated with a knife and healed or verified to be steers. • Vaccinations: 7-way clostridial, IBR, BVD, PI3,

BRSV, Mannheimia haemolytica with leukotoxoid, (Histophilus is optional.) • Cattle must be born on the producer’s farm. A range of birthdates or the birthdate of the oldest calf in the group must be recorded. • Bull in and out dates will be provided. • Individual calf treatments will be recorded to include date, product, dosage, route of administration and injection site. • Vaccinations must be given no younger than four months of age and at least 21 days before sale.

Level 2: Show-Me Superior (Red Tag) • Weaned 45 days before offering for sale. • Meet Level 1 requirements - NOTE: Initial vaccinations may be given at an age determined by an attending veterinarian. • In addition, a second round of vaccinations must be given using the following guidelines: • A 7-way clostridial as well as a modified live vaccine containing IBR, PI3, BVD and BRSV must be administered; • Histophilus somni is optional; • Only one dose of Manheimia heamolytica is required if that dose is administered to calves 5 months of age or older; • The time frame between initial and second vaccinations must be a minimum of 21 days and all vaccinations must be completed at least seven days prior to sale; • If a veterinarian determines initial vaccinations should be given to calves less than 4 months of age then second vaccinations must not occur until calves are 5 months of age or older.

Level 3: Show-Me Supreme (Blue Tag) • Meet Level 1 and Level 2 requirements. • All cattle must be tested and be negative for persistent BVD infection. • Genetic information is optional.

For more information, visit the MVMA website at www.movma.org. An online MSFQAP Producer Manual, online veterinarian certification, online tag submission Part-1 and 2 Forms, and other materials are available.

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Classified Ads Classified Ad Policy

Ads can be submitted online (see “Submit an Opening” at top) or to Kim Ralston at kralston@movma.org and are due by the dates shown below. The MVMA is not responsible for omissions or errors. Member ads will be run for two issues, unless otherwise requested, up to a maximum of three issues. Non-member ads run one issue. Ads will run on the movma.org website and in the Missouri Veterinary Quarterly Magazine.

Rates:

Members’ Ads Online and Print: Free (up to 70 words). Additional words beyond 70 words will be billed at a cost of $3.00 for each additional 7 words.

Closing Dates: February 10, May 15, August 15, October 5 Veterinarians Wanted Well equipped, fast paced small animal clinic in Springfield, Missouri is seeking an associate who would like to become part of a great team. This is a good opportunity for someone who has the desire or the interest in taking over their own practice. Please e-mail resume at awhity12@gmail. com. Fast-paced, five doctor, small animal veterinary hospital seeking PT/FT veterinarian. Ideal candidate is personable, flexible, with a positive attitude for helping others. New grads welcome. Busy days balance appointments every 30 minutes alongside surgeries/dentals and other procedures. Electronic medical records/Cornerstone; IDEXX laboratory equipment, computerized radiology, ultrasound, and more. Competitive base salary, production bonus and benefits package. Submit a resume to andreagrow@yahoo.com or contact Veterinary Center of Liberty 816-7810778. Weathered Rock Veterinary Clinic in Jefferson City is seeking a full-time veterinarian to join our 3-doctor small animal team. We have Idexx inhouse labs, digital radiography and ultrasonography. We foster a comradery and mentorship. Our compensation package includes a competitive salary and benefits. Emergency call is only one day a week and 4-5 weekends a year. Proximity to the MU Vet School allows for easy referral and consultations. www.weatheredrockvet.com or email DVMFrench@gmail.com. Looking for two associates one for small animals and one mixed animal practice. I wish to find associates who are very enthusiastic about practicing quality veterinary medicine and who wish to meld their current knowledge with my years of learning and practical experience. In this way we all have the opportunity to continue learning and practice a higher level of medicine. I feel we should offer our clients new advancements in the care of their animals and to this end I am constantly trying to bring in new services that will enhance their care. This will give a new associate the opportunity to pursue an area of practice in which they can excel. The compensation pack-

age will include: Salary, signing bonus, Medical insurance allowance, CE allowance, AVMA dues, BNDD license, Missouri license and Paid vacation. Buy in available. Contact me at mvac@centurytel. net or call 417-934-2323 during the day or 417934-2492 in the evening. Work-life balance awaits! Millis Animal Hospital is a privately owned practice in St. Louis, MO looking to add a full time veterinarian. We are a fast-paced, walk-in clinic that has served the area for over 50 years. We have a dedicated clientele who provide us the ability to extensively work-up cases. We are open weekdays 8AM-5PM with an hour break for lunch. Saturdays 8AM-2PM, one Saturday off per month. No emergency hours, but some on-call to answer client questions. Competitive salary with 401K/health insurance offered. Please send resume to shmuellerdvm@ gmail.com Veterinarian: Fast-paced, Growing Practice | Alton, IL We recently moved into our new building and are excited to show you Formea Animal Hospital! Not only do we have a beautiful practice, but we are anxious to add another full-time doctor to our team! We are a 2-doctor practice utilizing experienced technicians to provide an excellent experience to our dedicated clients. We enjoy a diverse medical and surgical caseload in a fast-paced environment in the St Louis area. We pride ourselves on our collaborative and easy-going culture that allows our team to focus on preserving work-life balance. We welcome doctors of all levels of experience, ideally with an interest in client education, surgery, and dentistry. Please send resumes to: lwallace@heartland vetpartners.com Open Door Animal Sanctuary, St. Louis area largest no-kill animal shelter is looking for a part-time veterinarian for one or two days a week. Open Door is one of the leading shelters in the area working towards eliminating the homeless population within the animal community through TNR and low-cost spay/neutering. Candidate will work 6 hours a day, attending to shelter animals and s/n surgeries. Send resume to Tracie Quackenbush at Tracie@odas.org

Family Owned Clinic Seeking Full-Time & PartTime Veterinarians. At Summit Veterinary Services, you’re not just a team member, you’re a part of the family. Licensed, animal-loving DVMs are invited to apply as a full-time or part-time veterinarian by submitting a resume, career goals and interests to Dr. Dean Bates at SummitVet@aol.com. Summit Veterinary Services has been proudly serving mid-Missouri for more than 25 years in the quaint town of Holts Summit, Missouri, only minutes from the state’s capital – Jefferson City, and located a short drive from the Midwest’s premier lake resort destination, Lake of the Ozarks, and the college town of Columbia. Holts Summit, which is packed with opportunities for local outdoor activities and wildlife exploration, is only 85 miles from St. Louis, home to the Gateway Arch, Cardinals Baseball, Anheuser-Busch Brewery, a worldfamous zoo, botanical gardens, and much more. In 2020, Summit Veterinary Services expanded the practice with the grand opening of a state-ofthe-art 6,000 square-foot facility, enhancing the clinic’s ability to care for patients by increasing capacity for boarding, surgery, and patient care, including in-house digital radiology, ultrasound, and laboratory diagnostics. To learn more about Summit Veterinary Services, visit www.summitveterinaryservices.com. Staff Veterinarian: Animal Medical Center of Mid-America is seeking a staff veterinarin. Please follow the link for information about our hospital and application link: https://amcma.org/about/employment-opportunities. Please submit your curriculum vitae or resume to: Dr. Travis Arndt, Medical Director. Office: (314) 951-1513. tarndt@hsmo.org. Full- or Part-Time Veterinarian for South of St. Louis. Weber Road Animal Hospital is looking for a full- or part-time veterinary associate. We are an individually owned two doctor practice in the town of Farmington, MO. Benefits and salary commensurate with experience. New grads welcome to apply! Flexible schedule, great staff, great pay, great atmosphere with an actual lunch hour given! Please email resume to weberroadvc@gmail.com. Or call Emily Basler at 573-239-0889. (continued next page.)

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Cat Clinic is looking for a part time Veterinarian to work 1-2 set weekdays per week and 2 Saturdays per month. We are a cat-only hospital and have a great laid back team to work with. Our clients seek us for individualized care for their cats and because of this most are very compliant, great owners. We would prefer a veterinarian with at least 1-2 years experience, who loves cats and knows how to handle them well, and who is comfortable with geriatric care, soft tissue surgery including spays, neuters, and cystotomies, and dentals/extractions. We can provide paid vacation time, CE benefit, licensing fees, employee discount on cat care, and a simple IRA match. Please send your resume to cacciodvm@gmail. com if interested. We look forward to meeting you! Lake Pet Hospital is in beautiful Lake of the Ozarks area and we are looking for a full time associate Veterinarian. We are located in a very growing area of the state and want you to join our team! We offer a wide variety of services for our clients including orthopedic and soft tissue surgery, cosmetic surgery, wellness exams, vaccines, reproductive care, dental care, palliative care and pain therapy among others. We do see a variety of reptiles, birds, pocket pets and pot bellied pigs and welcome our new veterinarian to explore this side of the practice if the interest is there. Our hospital has a deep connection with our clients and offers at home services for them. We are a 5 doctor practice and are well versed on mentoring new graduates. We are a high volume practice, so you have an opportunity to see a wide array of interesting cases . Our technician support is large and passionate about making our patients’ and clients’ visits the most positive and stress free as possible. Our practice may be large, but we pride ourselves in making personal connections with our clients. We are equipped with Abaxis in house blood analyzers, digital radiography, IM3 dental equipment, Companion Animal IV laser therapy, full lab services and many more modalities to help with excellent patient care. You can expect a regular schedule, competitive salary with Pro-Sal as an option, all dues and fees paid, paid holidays, paid vacation, 401K, health insurance, CE allowance, shared emergency duties and much more! Check out our FB page and website! Contact us at dockat@lakepethospital.net. Excellent schedule. Friendly and hardworking support staff. O’Fallon Veterinary Medical Center is seeking a full-time associate veterinarian for small animal practice. Our 3-doctor practice has been serving the O’Fallon, Missouri, and surrounding area for more than 10 years. We provide high quality and personalized care to patients and maintain excellent relationships with our clients. Our facility was recently renovated to accommodate our growing practice, including additional exam rooms and a new associate veterinarian’s office. We have all of the equipment necessary to practice high quality medicine and will continue 32

to add and update our tools. We offer a full array of wellness and surgical services. Our relaxed atmosphere is a result of ownership philosophy and valuing time for each individual patient and client, and appointments are reserved for 30 minutes to do so. The support staff is friendly and hardworking and they allow the practice to maintain a busy and smooth schedule. We also value our employees time and personal work schedules reflect this. The positive and motivated candidate will love working with us and helping care for people and pets in our practice. Please contact Dr. Farthing by phone at 636-272-3100 or email at jfarthing@ ofallonvmc.com for more information. The University of Missouri’s Veterinary Health Center at Kansas City is now hiring full-time veterinarians. This practice is part of the University of Missouri’s Columbia Veterinary Health Center (VHC). The emergency clinic provides night and weekend patient care for animals that are critically ill, that are subject to change or deteriorate rapidly, and that require technically complex and time-consuming treatment and monitoring. The Veterinarian on duty will ensure proper patient care is provided, referring veterinarian and client communications meet expectations, and business protocols are followed. Salary: $83,400-$176,912 annually. Nights, weekends and holidays. Minimum Qualifications; A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and professional licensure (or eligibility to be licensed) within the State of Missouri. Benefit Eligibility: This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits My Vet Animal Clinic is a two-doctor practice located in Eureka, MO that has served the community for over 28 years. Located 20 miles from St. Louis, we are a small town located along Route 66. We strive to provide our patients with quality medical care, compassion, and comfort while also providing our clients with great service. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.We are excited to add a veterinarian to our practice to continue our legacy of serving the community! Please send resumes to: fwatson@heartlandvetpartners.com. Our two-doctor practice is excited to add another veterinarian to our team! We pride ourselves on offering top quality recommendations and educating our clients to be empowered pet owners. We see a diverse range of medical and surgical cases, and you would be encouraged to perform whatever procedures you are comfortable with. Our support staff is top-notch, allowing you to be focused on patient care and not bogged down with busy-work. You will love our very modern facilitythat isequipped with digital

radiography, dental radiography, Class IV laser, surgical laser, and cautery. We encourage doctors of all experience levels to apply, especially those with an interest in surgery, dentistry, and client communication. Please send resumes to fwatson@heartlandvetpartners.com. Lee’s Summit Animal Hospital/North in Lee’s Summit, MO is seeking a FT Associate Veterinarian to join our team. We are a full-service veterinary hospital that has been providing quality veterinary care for large and small animals for over 60 years. We offer digital x-ray, IDEXX, microchipping, fully stocked pharmacy, avian/exotic friendly, and Avimark. Excellent compensation and benefits package. Generous Sign-on Bonus with potential for housing stipend or student loan repayment assistance included. All experience levels welcome to apply! More information at http:// www.leessummitanimalhospital.com/. Submit resumes to jessica.david@nva.com. More information at http://www.leessummitanimalhospital.com/. Submit resumes to jessica.david@nva.com Your Future is Here! Hiring a talented Associate like You! New or recent grad DVM’s ... your looking for this one! Growing small animal, 2 plus doctor practice in West Central Missouri is seeking full time / part time associate veterinarians. Imagine working in a brand new 5800 square foot facility with a skilled, enthusiastic, 18 person support staff. Benefits include competitive salary, bonus opportunities, subsidized health care offer, liability insurance, qualified access to Simple IRA program, CE allowance, Missouri state license renewal, MVMA and AVMA dues, rotational emergency schedule, business cell phone, paid vacation. Experience is a plus but new graduates are encouraged to apply. Great on boarding and mentoring available with our team! Our community provides outstanding quality of life opportunities with access to the arts, sporting venues, community pools, fishing, hiking, hunting, boating, shopping, and many other interests and activities. Our local school district routinely provides earns the highest possible accreditation, “Distinction in Performance,” and provides a balance of diversity and opportunity while instilling a commitment to lifelong learning. Please send resume with references to lifetime.vets@gmail.com, or mail to Lifetime Animal Center, 227, S.E. State Rt. 13, Warrensburg, MO 64093. Questions, call Chuck @ 660-422-7838. We are seeking an enthusiastic Medical Director to join our compassionate team at Bogey Hills Animal Hospital! Our established, small animal hospital has proudly served the St. Charles community for over 30 years. Excellent compensation and benefits package including sign on bonus, $50K student loan repayment assistance, quarterly and annual bonuses, CE, PTO, Paid Licensing, dues & membership fees. To apply, please email your resume to Jessica jessica.david@nva.com.

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We are searching for an Associate Veterinarian or Medical Director to join our 3.5-Doctor team at Grant Avenue Pet Hospital in Springfield, Missouri! Since the late 1960’s, we have been a pillar in the Springfield community, and continue to serve multiple-generations of clients and their furry families. We are Springfield’s only Urgent Care for pets and offer this service M-F 8am-6pm with lots of opportunity to see ER and a diverse caseload. You can expect an excellent work/life balance with a schedule of 4 days per week and one Saturday per month, no on call! Our competitive compensation package includes Medical/ Dental/Vision/401K match, PTO, CE, Paid Licensing/Dues, Signing Bonuses and/or Student loan repayment plans. To apply, please email your resume to Jessica Jessica.david@nva.com. Harvest Plaza Animal Hospital and our sister clinic, St. Charles Animal Hospital are looking for a full time associate veterinarian. We are a busy practice with long standing clients and a great support staff. You can expect a four day work week plus two Saturdays each month; there are no after hours on-call. Please submit a cover letter and resume to hpah@att.net or contact our office at (636)447-7200. Associate Veterinarian -20K Signing Bonus Join our busy 3 doctors in a high volume practice located in St. Joseph, MO. This 10,000 square foot facility is equipped with digital x-ray, ultrasound, in-house lab, laser therapy and more. Work a 4-1/2 day work week with the flexibility to practice medicine your way! Signing bonus commensurate on experience. Paid time off, reimbursement for CE, discounted pet care, and 401K are just a few other perks. If you would like to discuss joining our team, contact Kristi at the clinic (816)364-1089 or e-mail us at twinpines@ live.com. All Creatures Pet Hospital is seeking a full-time small animal DVM to join us in providing comprehensive preventative, medical, and surgical services to our clients. We have a full in-house lab, digital radiology, dental digital radiology, endoscopy and are fully computerized. We offer a competitive benefits package for full time positions including paid CE, PTO, paid association dues, paid liability insurance and re-licensing fees. Future buy-in potential exists. Please email resumes to acph@allcreaturesph.com, or call 417865-5367 and ask for Andrea Breckner. Quail Valley Veterinary Clinic is a booming 4 doctor mixed animal practice in Jefferson City Missouri looking to expand. Our facility is fully equipped with small and large animal facilities, digital radiography (portable and stand alone units), modern small and large animal ultrasound, gas anesthesia equipment, Idexx hematology/ catalyst/UA analyser, stocked vet trucks for ambulatory service, etc.. Ideally, we are looking to fill a full time small animal need (however, a part time or mixed animal position will be considered as well). 44 hour work week paid on salary basis 33

plus emergency bonus. Rotating on call schedule (we provide 24/7 emergency service only for current clients). GREAT benefits and very competitive salary. Please email your resume to Chelsey@ quailvalleyvet.com OR leave a message for Dr. Martin Kautsch at 573-893-8621 (this is the clinic phone). Looking to hire several Associate and Emergency veterinarians at a new 24-hour, state-ofthe-art hospital called Horton Discovery in Columbia, Missouri. Excellent salaries and benefits. Numerous positions available during the day or overnight, part-time or full-time. Flexible 12hour work days allow for long weekends. Horton Discovery will boast top tier medicine including overnight hospitalization, full ER care, a double surgery suite and future specialty services. Email Dr. Michael Meyers at drmichaelmeyers@gmail. com. Plattsburg Animal Clinic, a CareVet partner, Plattsburg, MO has full-time Associate Veterinarian position open. Three-doctor practice provides care to Plattsburg and surrounding communities. Seeking experienced candidate; those interested in relief work/new graduates, will be considered. Benefits: Salary, Signing and Production Bonuses, Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, 401k-match, paid dues, and CE opportunities. Contact Stephanie Cooper, DVM Recruiter, (303) 552-8143, Email scooper@carevethealth. com . Apply directly to this position by clicking here. We are seeking a full time associate veterinarian for a four veterinarian practice in Mount Ayr, Iowa. We are primarily cow-calf with 2530% small animal, some equine and small ruminant work as well. Salary is negotiable, based on experience, and benefits include 2 weeks paid time off, MO and IA license fee, professional liability insurance, AVMA, MVMA, IVMA and local district membership dues, annual CE allowance, phone stipend and a 3% matching IRA. Truck and mobile unit provided. Contact: hilltopvetclinic@ windstream.net for more information. Associate veterinarian wanted in west central lllinols. Mt. Sterling/Rushville vet clinic is Iooklng for an associate veterinarian to service in our mixed animal practice .The position can be small animal or large animal, as well as mixed. The practice consists of two clini cs 15 miles apart. The practice is 65% small animal, 30% large animal with the rest consisting of equine and small ruminant. Both clinics are located in smaller progressive communities with very good employment and strong economies. We are a 3 doctor practice at this time. We have had as many as 5 doctors so there Is a great need fill these positions. Both clinics are in nice facilities with ultrasound, digital radiology, dental, and in house use CBC/ chemistry. Both clinics have large animal haul-in facilities. Mt. Sterling office also has hydraulic tilt chute. Both locations have excellent staff including licensed techs at each location. Candidate must

be a team player, enthusiastic and motivated. We strive to be a strong mentor to new graduates but also allow you to practice your own medicine as you wish. We believe excellent service to our clients is the key to a successful practice. New graduates or experienced veterinarians welcome. Buy-in is available to the right individual. We offer a competitive salary, simple IRA, two week vacation, paid CE, licensing fees, liability insurance and long term disability. A sign on bonus of 5,000.00 is available. A great practice and a better opportunity is yours. You won’t be sorry. Any Interest in position is encouraged to call Dr Kackley at 217·242-4787 or email kwk58dvm@gmail.com We are a full service animal hospital providing medical and surgical services for dogs, cats, and pocket pets. We desire a long-term relationship with a team member who exhibits a strong work ethic and a good sense of humor. We strive to provide exceptional care to our patients and compassion to our clients so that we may all have a better quality of life, both at work and at home. We strive to be advocates in preventative care (regular physical exams, vaccinations, parasite prevention), able to address most medical and surgical ailments, as well as utilize progressive therapies (cold therapy laser, acupuncture) when applicable. We are not opposed to seeking consultation with specialists when necessary, but we also pride ourselves in being able to successfully manage the majority of our medical and surgical patients in house (including orthopedics). In addition, we are one of the few clinics in town that is happy to see pocket pets! If you would like to excel as a veterinarian and also be proud of your integral role in the community, please contact us to see if we can help you live your best life! Please submit your career goals and interests, along with a resume, to: christy.mcpherson.dvm@gmail.com. General Veterinary Clinic is a three doctor mixed animal practice that has been serving the Hannibal, Missouri area since 1985. We are looking for a veterinarian that shares our commitment to customer service. We offer digital radiography, flexible schedule, paperless practice (Avimark), in-house lab (Heska), ultrasound, large pharmacy, electrocautery and more. Benefits include over fifty years of combined mentoring, excellent compensation and benefits package. Please submit resumes to generalvethannibal@ yahoo.com or call (573) 221-0300 and ask for Philip Briscoe. New Haven Veterinary Hospital is a full-service small animal hospital excelling in customer service and providing the highest standard of care for pets. We are seeking a full/part time Veterinarian who has the ability to make decisions and communicate clearly/effectively with team members and clientele. NHVH rewards its team members with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits/retirement package. For more details please contact us. Please e-mail resume to nhvh@ newhavenvetclinic.com or call 573-237-7387. (continued next page.)

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Concord Animal Hospital is a long-standing veterinary practice, located in South St. Louis County. Weekly work hours are approximately 32-36 hours per week, including 50% of Saturdays per year (8am-12 only). All doctors receive one day off during the week and only two days per week of evening hours (Until 7 pm). Pay is salary or ProSal for experienced veterinarian + a very strong benefits package.Please submit resumes to concordahinc@yahoo.com or call our office at 314-843-9055. Small animal clinic in St. Louis suburb seeking a full-time or part-time veterinarian to add to our staff of three veterinarians. We offer a full experienced staff, great compensation and benefits, and a fun work environment. Any experience level is welcome. Come work where you will be supported and appreciated! Please email us at managergah@gmail.com Eagle Animal Hospital is looking to add a fulltime veterinarian to our 10 doctor team. We strive to offer the best customer experience possible in our Riverside newly built 10k sq ft facility and our newly acquired Tiffany Springs location. Well established clientele in place. Newly upgraded equipment which includes Laproscopic Surgery, Ultrasound and CT Scanner along with an excellent support staff make for a superior work environment. Great benefits and competitive pay available. Check out our websites eagleanimalhospital.com and eagleanimalhospitalattiffanysprings.com. Please send resume to eaglevet4@yahoo.com. The Veterinary Clinic of the Mineral Area is seeking an associate doctor. We have full service hospitals in Farmington and Fredericktown, MO, Our practices operates with mutiple doctors and great support staff. We offer digital radiography, in-house blood analyzers, ultrasound and large animal haul-in facilities. Farmington has great schools, shopping, dining and state parks. The benefits include competitive salary, paid vacation, paid licenses, health, vision, dental insurance, retirement and continuing education allowance. Contact Paul Odenthal at 573-756-9400 or email vetclinicofmineral@gmail.com

Go Nationwide In Finding a Veterinarian or Technician. Place an Ad On the Veterinary Career Network Website. Go to http://careers. movma.org/ for more information.

Preceptorships Looking for more hands-on experience? Check out our 2-6 week preceptorships for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students. Housing provided. Our busy AAHA-accredited, Fear Free Certified multi doctor hospitals are perfect for building your knowledge and skills. Determine which location suits you best and arrange your preceptorship with focus areas such as surgery, ultrasound, dentistry, integrated Veterinary Pain Management and internal medicine and case work up with clinician.Con34

tact: www.AMCMA.org, 314-951-1534. St Louis City: 1201 Macklind Ave. St Louis, MO 63110. Dr. Nicole Fulcher : nfulcher@hsmo.org 314 9511559. Maryland Heights:11660 Administration Dr. Maryland Heights, MO 63146. Dr. Jennifer Pearl: jpearl@hsmo.org 314 951-1352

Veterinary Technicians and Practice Staff Wanted Friendly, fast paced, small animal practice in St Charles county looking for enthusiastic full time technician/receptionist. RVT license preferred but not required, minimum 3 years experience in a clinic setting a must, cornerstone knowledge beneficial. Competitive wages and benefits. Come join our team! Send resume to gibbs. karen77@yahoo.com. Family Owned Clinic Seeking Full-Time & PartTime Technicians. At Summit Veterinary Services, you’re not just a team member, you’re a part of the family. Licensed and non-licensed animalloving veterinary technicians are invited to apply by submitting a resume, career goals and interests to Dr. Dean Bates at SummitVet@aol.com.. Summit Veterinary Services has been proudly serving mid-Missouri for more than 25 years in the quaint town of Holts Summit, Missouri, only minutes from the state’s capital – Jefferson City, and located a short drive from the Midwest’s premier lake resort destination, Lake of the Ozarks, and the college town of Columbia. Holts Summit, which is packed with opportunities for local outdoor activities and wildlife exploration, is only 85 miles from St. Louis, home to the Gateway Arch, Cardinals Baseball, Anheuser-Busch Brewery, a worldfamous zoo, botanical gardens, and much more. In 2020, Summit Veterinary Services expanded the practice with the grand opening of a state-ofthe-art 6,000 square-foot facility, enhancing the clinic’s ability to care for patients by increasing capacity for boarding, surgery, and patient care, including in-house digital radiology, ultrasound, and laboratory diagnostics. To learn more about Summit Veterinary Services, visit www.summitveterinaryservices.com. Veterinary Technician. Provide technical assistance during routine health examinations, treatments and operational procedures on animals in the Veterinary Health Center Food Animal Clinic. Ensure that the clinic is kept in a neat, sanitary and orderly condition. Supervise unloading and loading of patients as well as routine handling to ensure that the procedure is properly and safely conducted and that human and animal injuries are minimized. Assist faculty with research projects including treatments, technical procedures and record keeping as well as help to supervise professional students in teaching laboratories. Supervise record-keeping for whole herd tests. Coordinate submission of samples to internal and external laboratories. Maintain records of routine vaccinations and testing procedures during on-farm visits. Oversee instruments and supplies

used and ensure instruments are sterile, properly rotated and adequately stocked. Order necessary surgical, medical, obstetrical, and research supplies. Maintain invoices and financial records in accordance with University fiscal policies. Conduct weekly inventory of medication in the clinic and on ambulatory vehicles. Maintain laboratory equipment housed in the Food Animal Clinic such as centrifuges, refractometers, blood chemistry analyzers, etc. Coordinate requests from pre-vet students for shadowing time. Contact: hindsca@ missouri.edu for more information

Businesses For Sale/Lease Well-established one doctor practice in Raytown, MO with Real Estate. The practice is in a great location with tremendous traffic flow. Owner retiring. Priced to sell! Please contact Dave Davenport with Total Practice Solutions Group at 816-804-2861 or dave@tpsgsales.com for more information and reference Listing ID: MO 082820. Visit www.TotalPracticeSolutionsGroup. com for additional listings. 1 DVM small animal clinic with Real Estate grossing over $600k. Lots of potential. Plenty of room for growth. Please contact Dave Davenport with Total Practice Solutions Group at 816-804-2861 or dave@tpsgsales.com for more information and reference Listing ID: MO 013121. Visit www. TotalPracticeSolutionsGroup.com for additional listings. Here is a fantastic opportunity to own a highly profitable, solo doctor, small animal practice in a great location in central Missouri. The building consists of about 3,200 sf of indoor space and is very well equipped. Step right in and start reaping the rewards of ownership on day one. Practice and real estate are for sale. Contact us today! Simmons@SimmonsMidwest.com 877322-6465 This is a fantastic opportunity to own your own hospital in the Springfield, MO area. This 1 DVM, small animal practice is producing nearly $600K in revenue, is financially healthy, nicely equipped, and in leased space. The area is experiencing tremendous growth which equals potential for this hospital. Don’t miss this chance to live & work in a gorgeous area. Contact Simmons@SimmonsMidwest.com 877-322-6465

Items for Sale For Sale: Porta Vet Pony 1, 4ft vet unit. Electrical wiring harness and heater hoses included. Unit is clean and ready to use. Fits Ford Ranger or any small truck. Also fits 5ft truck beds. Email at bahpetdoc@socket.net or call with any questions 660882-2472. $1500.00 OBO EQUINE BREEDING STOCKS : Fold down 1/2 door in rear for palpating/breeding, both sides open, front and back door open. Inside dimensions: 33” wide x 74” long x 84” tall. Can be mounted in concrete or bolted down. $1000.00. Pictures available on request. Contact 816.529.6552 or jonathon@renfrovetservices.com

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Families, friends, clients and colleagues can now honor a veterinarian for their admirable life’s work. It’s easy! Contact a few other interested persons to honor the veterinarian of your choice. If you like, the MVMF office can help you with a letter writing campaign. Or you may simply wish to contribute the $500.00 minimum donation to honor the veterinarian you choose. Call 573-636-8737 for information. The Honoree’s picture and name will be placed on the Veterinary Honor Roll display in the MVMF’s Veterinary Museum. They receive a recognition plaque at an induction ceremony at the Foundation’s Museum, and their biography will be archived in the museum’s historical records. Sponsoring an outstanding veterinarian to the Veterinary Honor Roll is a special way to support the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation and its programs and at the same time show your appreciation for a special veterinarian. Your donation is 100% tax deductible. The nominee must meet these guidelines: 1) Has held a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree for at least 10 years. 2) Is an MVMA member or has held appropriate membership throughout their career. 3) Has demonstrated leadership in their community and/or profession. 4) Must be sponsored by a current MVMA member. 5) Any nomination is subject to approval by the MVMF MISSOURI VETERINARY MEDICAL FOUNboard. In extraordinary circumstances, the board may 2500 Country Club Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109 suspend aspects of these guidelines. 573-636-8737 • mvma@movma.org • www.movma.org

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Articles inside

Classifieds

2020/2021 Partners For Progress Sponsors

Foundation Update

2021 MVMA Leadership Directory

MVMA General Membership Meeting

MVTA Tech Notes

Upcoming MVMA District Meetings/CE & Events

Happenings: MVMA People and Events

Highlights & Actions of the MVMA Board

COVID Vaccinations Open to Vets and Techs-March 15

AVMA Delegate Report