MVMA Quarterly - Spring 2022

Quarterly Missouri Veterinary

Bruce Whittle DVM 2022 MVMA Veterinarian of the Year MVMA Leadership Directory Inside This Issue.

• A Publication of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association •

Spring 2022

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. Edward Migneco President Dr. Matt Silvius President-Elect Dr. Kacie Ulhorn Vice President Dr. Shelia Taylor Secretary/Treasurer Dr. Marcy Hammerle Board Chair EXECUTIVE BOARD Dr. Kenton Morgan Northwest District Delegate Dr. Jeffrey Sparks North Central District Delegate Dr. Laura Moon Northeast District Delegate Dr. Christi Belew Kansas City District Delegate Dr. Jessica Stroupe 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 VACANT Southeast District Delegate Dr. Chuck Barry AVMA Delegate Dr. Carol Ryan AVMA Alternate Delegate Dr. Carolyn Henry (Ex-officio) MU College of Veterinary Medicine Dr. Chuck Lemme (Ex-officio) AVMA District 7 Representative Dr. Cliff Miller (Ex-officio) MVMA Legislative Chair Stephanie Gilliam, RVT, MS (Ex-officio) MVTA Legislative Chair Robert Schmidt, Student Board Member At-Large Delegates Dr. Lynn Martin • Dr. Tom Rose • Dr. Jason Nickell STAFF Julie Braun Executive Director Richard Antweiler Senior Executive Director Brette Henderson Member Relations & Event Manager Jessie Schulte Bookkeeper Lori Muhlenbruch District Coordinator Lizzie Benke Digital Communications & Program Coordinator Kim Ralston Director of Print Communications Michelle Gentges Executive Assistant Dawn Felger 2 Member Data Specialist

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Inside this issue...

Happenings: MVMA People and Events........................................... 4-7 Highlights & Actions of the MVMA Board.............................................8 The Veterinarian’s Role in Animal Abuse and Neglect......... 12-13 Upcoming MVMA District Meetings/CE & Events.........................14 MVMA General Membership Meeting Minutes.............................16 2022 MVMA Leadership Directory................................................ 17-20 Our Committees@Work ...................................................................... 23-24 AVMA Delegate Report ............................................................................. 26 Foundation Update ................................................................................ 28-29 Classifieds ..................................................................................................... 31-34 2022 Partners For Progress Sponsors ...................................................35

On the Cover...

Bruce Whittle, DVM, Trenton, Mo. was honored at the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association’s 130th Annual Convention on January 29th as the recipient of the coveted Veterinarian of the Year Award.

He was recognized for his lifelong dedication and service to his community, his clients and to the veterinary profession, and as a mentor to future veterinarians.

Dr. Whittle has served as MVMA vice president, president-elect, president, and board chair. He has also been a member and chair of the MVMA equine committee, and a member of the legislative committee.

He and his wife, Gayla, operate Honey Creek Veterinary Hospital in Trenton, Mo.

See page 5 for complete article.

Cover photo by Richard Antweiler

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From the President Hello MVMA Members, We have just returned from a great meeting. I think everyone would agree that it was Edward Migneco, DVM so wonderful to be meeting in person, renewing friendships, and building new alliances.

Overall the feedback from the meeting was very positive, and the few hiccups we had were dealt with great poise and efficiency by the MVMA staff.

As your president I was able to sit in on almost every committee meeting over the course of the weekend in January, and I am proud to say that your committees are working very hard on your behalf. A lot of volunteer hours go on behind the scenes, keeping abreast of legislative issues that may affect our profession, trying to ensure the wellbeing of our members and our practice staff members, and brainstorming ideas about how to deal with our workplace shortages and staff utilization. Overall it is very impressive to see how much our committee members do on behalf of the entire association.

I am just starting my year as your president, but I am hitting the ground running and looking forward to a great year ahead.

It is because of all of you that I am so excited to be your president and lead the association into the coming year.

Ed Migneco, DVM

From the Vice President Hello friends and Colleagues: I am very excited to have been given this opportunity to serve our profession and the MVMA in a new Kacie Ulhorn, DVM capacity. It is quite an honor to have been elected among an outstanding group of peers.

I would be lying if I said I accepted the opportunity to serve because I am bored or have loads of free time and certainly not because it will be easy. I accepted this nomination because it’s important and worthwhile. I plan to work very hard to serve you all. As a practice owner, veterinarian, wife, and mom of four, I quite literally plan my day out in 15-minute blocks. I know so many of you can relate to this level of busy.

Make sure you are devoting some time to protect and nourish our profession.

I am very proud of our profession for the way we have assessed the situation, adjusted the plan and adjusted again and again during the pandemic. These changes were evident in our clinics, 3

our families, and even our annual convention. A completely virtual convention last year was quite a challenge, and its success is something to be proud of. Convention 2022 being held like the good ole’ days was a breath of fresh air. Technology simply can’t replicate the interactions that happen at convention. You can’t beat getting a chance to visit with old friends, see the sort of scared but so excited look in the eyes of students, and being in the room when honoring a fellow colleague brings the room to tears.

There is certainly no shortage of challenges surrounding the work we do. The primary goal of the MVMA is to serve our members and support us through our ever-evolving career challenges. The MVMA is only as good as its membership and the work we put into our organization. I believe the most effective solutions come from the folks experiencing those challenges: us.

A solution to a problem or challenge is simply an idea, paired with a plan, presented to a group of people willing to work through the plan. The meat and

potatoes of our organization comes from work done in committees and at district levels.

Please don’t sit back and see what happens, wait for AVMA to fix our problems, or hope the problems just disappear. I challenge each of you to find a committee that means something to you, attend the meetings, and speak up. Attend your district meetings, meet the neighboring vet, shake their hand and have a chat. As veterinarians, we come up with innovative ways to solve problems every day. Don’t leave this skillset sitting on your desk or the dash of your truck, put it to use. Our challenges will change, but they will never go away and who better to solve them than you.

Really, if not you then who?

Are there challenges? Sure. Is being a veterinarian a respected, fulfilling and dare I say fun career? I think so, at least most days. I have never been prouder to be a veterinarian and I look forward to serving all of you through the MVMA. I wish each of you a fulfilling and healthy spring.

Kacie Ulhorn, DVM

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Convention Highlights Welcome Back!

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early 500 veterinarians, veterinary students, veterinary technicians, and their families attended the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association’s 130th Annual Convention on January 27-30 at the Holiday Inn Executive Center, Columbia, Mo. The convention offered over 60 continuing education lectures to participants. 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, Bank of America Private Bank, Trupanion, Stopp & VanHoy CPAs, and Zoetis Animal Health. Also thanks to our Affinity Program, Nxgen.

After two days of continuing education lectures, attendees enjoyed a fun Friday evening with hors d’oeuvres, Missouri wine, a silent auction, and friendly conversation while prize winners were drawn in the annual Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation Drawing.

Congratulations to Dr. Shelia Taylor and Dr. George Fischer, who decided to split the $10,000 prize, and to all of the other winners at this year’s drawing!

The Saturday afternoon General Membership meeting saw the installation of officers for 2022. Newly installed officers include: Dr. Ed Migneco, President, St. Louis, Mo.; Dr. Matt Silvius, President-Elect, Riverside, Mo.; Dr. Kacie Ulhorn, Hermann, Mo.; Dr. Shelia L. Taylor, Secretary/Treasurer, Springfield, Mo. and Dr. Marcy Hammerle, Board Chair, St. Charles, Mo.

experiences. The highlight at Saturday evening’s Awards Ceremony, was the presentation of the 2022 MVMA Veterinarian of the Year award to Dr. Bruce Whittle, Trenton, Mo.. Dr. Richard Meadows presented the award to Dr. Whittle.

Others who received honors during the evening included: Dr. Carol Ryan, Wentzville, Mo. was presented the MVMA’s 2022 President’s Award by Dr. Marcy Hammerle, 2021 MVMA president.

Dr. Sarah Meineka, Concordia, Mo., received the MVMA’s Ortu Stella Award. The award for early career leadership was presented to Dr. Meineka by Dr. Jessica Stroupe The award is presented to graduates up to 10 years out who are illuminating the path of veterinary medicine to those around them.

Dr. John Fortman, Pilot Grove, Mo. was the MVMA’s 2022 William A. Wolff Volunteerism Award for his many years of emergency management and response in Missouri. The award was accepted

by Dr. Cathy Vogelweid from Dr. Bill Jones, Wildwood, Mo.

2022 MVMA Executive Board Members are as follows: Dr. Kenton Morgan, Northwest District Delegate; Dr. Jeffrey Sparks, North Central District Delegate; Dr. Laura Moon, Northeast District Delegate; Dr. Christi Belew, Greater Kansas City District Delegate; Dr. Jessica Stroupe, West Central District Delegate; Dr. Jessica Farris, Greater St. Louis District Delegate; Justin Berger, Richard Antweiler, Jefferson City, DVM, East Central District Delegate; Dr. Julie King, Southwest Mo. is the inaugural recipient of The MU-CVM Mule Team joined in on the District Delegate; TBD, Southeast District Delegate; Dr. Chuck “Welcome Back” celebration offering rides to the Richard D. Antweiler Servant Barry, AVMA Delegate; Dr. Carol Ryan, AVMA Alternate Leadership Award. The award was attendees.

Delegate; Dr. Carolyn Henry, Dean - MU College of Vet. Med.; presented to him for his years of Dr. Chuck Lemme, AVMA District 7 Representative; Dr. Cliff Miller, Ex-officio; Stephanie meritorious service and dedication to the MVMA. Gilliam, RVT, Ex-officio; and Robert Schmidt, Student Representative. At-large Delegates Julie R. Braun, Jefferson City, Mo., MVMA executive are: Dr. Lynn Martin, Columbia, Mo.; Dr. Thomas Rose, Columbia, Mo.; and Dr. Jason director, was honored with a plaque for her 10 years Nickell, Parkville, Mo.. of dedication and planning of the multiple-day The convention offered a day-by-day registration with a nine-hour CE program on Equine Dentistry Lecture and Wet Lab. Thursday and five-hour program on Friday in addition to a six hour program on Saturday Monica Bates, Barnhart, Mo., received the and four hours on Sunday for those who were unable to attend the usual four-day Distinguished Service Award from the Missouri program. All convention continuing education and activities were open to veterinary Veterinary Medical Foundation (MVMF). Dr. Marcy technicians and practice staff throughout the weekend. The convention also hosted Hammerle presented the award to Mrs. Bates.

MU-CVM students this year who were able to take a break from their classes and attend Dr. Cliff Miller, Moberly, Mo., received the MVMA advanced educational sessions and visit with other MVMA members.

Academy Distinguished Service Award. The award On Friday, veterinary students visited with practicing veterinarians during the Speed was presented to Dr. Miller by Dr. Laura Moon.

Networking event. The round-robin event is always a hit with both students and doctors.

The MVMA Legislative Leadership Award went to The convention also offered a study hall room for students to “hit the books” without having Dr. Kent Haden for his efforts in the state capitol as to leave.

Representative.

Prior to the banquet and sponsored by Hill’s, the Missouri Veterinary Technician We hope that all members felt welcomed back and Association held a reception for technicians and practice staff members attending the that the convention will help them move forward convention. In addition, the Early Career Task Force hosted a forum, sponsored by into 2022. Plan to join us next year on January 26-29 NVA, where new veterinarians were able to sit down and share their post-graduation for more great education, fellowship and fun in 4

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Dr. Bruce Whittle Awarded 2022 Veterinarian of the Year Bruce Whittle, DVM, owner/practitioner at Honey Creek Veterinary Hospital, Trenton, Mo was honored as the recipient of the coveted 2022 Veterinarian of the Year Award. Dr. Richard Meadows presented the award to Dr. Whittle at the ceremony.

Dr. Whittle grew up in the Joplin, Missouri area and attended Northeast Missouri State University in Kirksville for three years before being accepted at the CVM. Both he and his wife, Gayla, earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1994. Two weeks after graduation, they moved to Trenton, Missouri, where they established Honey Creek Veterinary Hospital, a mixed animal veterinary practice.

In 2018, Dr. Whittle received the MU-College of Veterinary Medicine’s Faculty-Alumni Award. He previously received both the CVM Alumnus of the Year Award and the Dean’s Impact Award, which is presented for sustained and significant positive impact on CVM programs.

He has served as MVMA vice president, president-elect, president, and board chair.

He has also been a member and chair of the MVMA equine committee, member of the legislative committee and has served many volunteer hours to the association.

Dr. Bruce Whittle (right) 2022 MVMA Veterinarian of the Year, with the award’s presenter, Dr. Richard Meadows.

The Missouri Veterinary Medical Association’s Veterinarian of the Year award is the premiere recognition bestowed by the association. The award winner is determined annually by the MVMA Board members, who represent nearly 1,700 veterinary members of the MVMA in Missouri. The recipient of this highest honor is chosen based on their impeccable reputation as a skilled and knowledgeable veterinarian, their dedication and service to their patients and clients, their service as an integral participant in their community, the engagement and leadership in organized veterinary medicine, their mentorship to our future veterinarians, the admiration and respect held for them among their peers, and the positive impact they have had on the lives they have touched.

Dr. Carol Ryan Honored with 2022 MVMA President’s Award

Richard Antweiler Receives Servant Leadership 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. Marcy Hammerle, MVMA past president, presented this year’s Dr. Carol Ryan (left) with her President’s Award.

2021 MVMA President, Dr. Marcy Hammerle, award to Dr. Carol made the presentation.

Ryan.

The Missouri Veterinary Medical Association, and it’s Foundation, announced a new award at the MVMA Convention awards ceremony on January 29, 2022. The Richard D. Antweiler Servant Leadership Award was named for the inaugural recipient, Senior Execu- Richard Antweiler (left) with the award’s tive Director Richard presenter, Dr. Ron Cott.

Antweiler, who will be retiring from that role in April, after 22 years.

Dr. Ryan is a 1992 graduate of the University of Missouri-College of Veterinary Medicine. She is a mixed animal practitioner at the Troy & Wentzville Veterinarian Clinics since graduation. She was raised on a registered Angus and swine farm and is still involved in the production of beef at the family’s Centralia farm. Carol and her husband, Dr. Bruce Rhodes, own the Elsberry Animal Hospital.

The award was presented by Dr. Ron Cott. In accepting the award, Antweiler expressed deep appreciation for the friendship, trust and support that has been extended to him over the years.

“I feel very good about leaving MVMA in the hands of this staff, this leadership, and this active and involved membership,” said Antweiler. “MVMA has a bright future, and I wish you well.”

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2022 MVMA Officers

Edward Migneco, DVM

Shelia Taylor, DVM

Matt Silvius, DVM

Kacie Ulhorn, DVM

Newly installed MVMA officers: Dr. Edward Migneco, president, St. Louis, Mo.; Dr. Matt Silvius, presidentelect, Riverside, Mo.; Dr. Kacie Ulhorn, vicepresident, Hermann, Mo.; Dr. Shelia Taylor, secretarytreasurer, Springfield, Mo.; and Dr. Marcy Hammerle, St. Charles, Mo., board chair.

Marcy Hammerle, DVM

Dr. Kacie Ulhorn Installed as 2022 MVMA Vice President Dr. Kacie Ulhorn, Hermann, Mo. was installed as vice-president during the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association’s (MVMA) Annual Convention held January 27-30.

As vice-president, Dr. Ulhorn will co-chair 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. Ulhorn grew up in Macon, Missouri. Kacie Ulhorn, DVM She attended college at Southwest Missouri State University, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science. She graduated in 2010 from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. She joined the Hermann Veterinary Clinic immediately after graduation and is now a co-owner of that multi-doctor practice. She enjoys the variety of a mixed animal practice and is happy to work with livestock and pets alike. Dr. Ulhorn lives near Hermann with her husband Tim and their four children. They share their farm with 3 dogs, an awesome orange cat, a small beef herd, and a few goats.

She previously served as East Central VMA treasurer and president, followed by two 3-year terms as the East Central VMA Delegate to the Board of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association. Additionally, Dr. Ulhorn is a graduate of the inaugural class of the MVMA Power of 10 program. She also led the task force that established the Ortu Stella young veterinarian award.

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MVMA Academy Installs Officers; Dr. Cliff Miller Receives 2022 Distinguished Service Award The MVMA Academy installed officers for 2022 at their business meeting held January 29 during the MVMA convention.

Incoming officers are: Dr. Betsy Marziani, President, St. Louis, Mo. and Dr. Todd Taylor, Vice President, Parkville, Mo. Dr. Cliff Miller, Moberly, Dr. Cliff Miller (left), Academy Distinguished Mo., received the MVMA Service Award recipient with the award’s presenter, Dr. Laura Moon.

Academy Distinguished Service Award. The award was presented to Dr. Miller by Dr. Laura Moon.

Dr. Miller is owner/practitioner of Green Hills Veterinary Clinic, LLC, Moberly, Mo. He is a 2000 graduate of the University of Missouri - College of Veterinary Medicine. After practicing in Kansas City, he opened Green Hills Veterinary Clinic, a mixed animal practice in Moberly in 2003. He is a member of the AVMA, MVMA, AABP, and AETA. MVMA Academy Distinguished Service Award recipients are individuals who have rendered meritorious service to promoting and advancing continuing education in the veterinary profession.

Rep. Kent Haden, DVM Receives Legislative Leadership Award Representative Kent Haden, DVM, Mexico, Mo., received the MVMA’s Distinguished Legislative Leadership Award at ceremonies held during the MVMA’s annual convention.

The honor is given “In grateful recognition for legislative leadership consistent with the MVMA mission; the protection of animal health and welfare; the relief of animal suffering; the conservation of animal Rep. Kent Haden (left) wiith Dr. Cliff Miller. resources; and the advanceDr. Haden received his plaque during the ment of public health.” recent Veterinary Day at the Capitol event.

Rep. Kent Haden, DVM represents Audrain and Callaway Counties in the Missouri House of Representatives. He was elected to his first two-year term in November 2018.

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Dr. John Fortman Receives 2022 William Wolff Volunteerism Award Dr. John Fortman, Pilot Grove, Mo. was presented the MVMA’s 2022 William A. Wolff Volunteerism Award for his many years of emergency management and response in Missouri.

Dr. Fortman was unable to attend the convention. Dr. Cathy Vogelweid accepted the award from the presenter, Dr. Bill Jones.

Dr. Sarah Meineka Receives Ortu Stella Award for Leadership Dr. Sarah Meineka, Concordia, Mo., received the MVMA’s Ortu Stella Award.

The award for early career leadership was presented to Dr. Meineka by Dr. Jessica Stroupe.

Dr. Meineka graduated from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 2014. She is an associate veterinarian at Concordia Veterinary Clinic, Concordia, Mo. She is an active member of the MVMA’s West Central District and chair of the Early Career Task Force for several years.

The Ortu Stella recipient must in some way shine brightly, aid comrades in navigating the veterinary profession, assist in illuminating the path for those around them, and/or demonstrate that they habitually strive to rise to the occasion.

Julie Braun Honored With 10-Year Special Service Award Julie Braun, Jefferson City, Mo., MVMA Executive Director, was honored with a plaque for her 10 years of dedication and planning of the multiple-day Equine Dentistry Lecture and Wet Lab. The award was presented to her by Dr. Bruce Whittle, who along Julie Braun with Dr. Bruce Whittle during the recognition ceremony. with Dr. Dennis Rach, are instructors at the annual event held at the Humane Society of Missouri’s Longmeadow Rescue Ranch.

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MVMA Lifetime Members Many thanks to the following members for their continued support of the MVMA. Dr. David Davenport • Dr. Dale Diesel Dr. James Fallert • Dr. Kent Findley Dr. Marilyn Finke • Dr. Ben Johnson Dr. Daniel Lange • Dr. Richard McDonough Dr. Richard Meadows • Dr. Garry Miller Dr. Gregory Morse • Dr. Tim Pennington Dr. Scott Pfizenmaier • Dr. Burton Schauf Dr. John Schildknecht • Dr. Paul Terry Dr. Michael Thompson • Dr. Kent Torbeck Dr. Daniel Weddle • Dr. Lawrence Zeis • Dr. Eric Zuk

In Memory Creighton Nichols Cornell, DVM Columbia, Mo. Passed Away: November 18, 2021 Survived by his wife, Connie Jo; and sons, Creighton Jr. and Clifford.

Dean Robert F. (Bob) Kahrs Colfax, NC. Passed Away: Oct. 28, 2021 Survived by his son, Robert; and daughters, Janice and Lisa.

Wil C. Ostmann, DVM

Union, Mo. Passed Away: November 28, 2021 Survived by his wife, Barbara.

Robert E. “Doc” Pemberton, DVM Blackburn, Mo. Passed Away: November 4, 2021 Survived by his wife, Sue; daughter, Teresa; and sons, Bryan and Scott.

John M. Perry, DVM

Brookfield, Mo. Passed Away: January 10, 2022 Survived by his son, Joe; and daughters, Jean, Janet and Julie.

Max Welton John, DVM

Vienna, Mo. Passed Away: November 25, 2021 Survived by his son, Chris; and daughters, Beth, Brenda and Becky.

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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACTIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE

BOARD

Highlights and Actions of the MVMA Executive January 27, 2022 Columbia Mo. The Missouri Veterinary Medical Association met January 27, 2022 at the Holiday Inn Executive Center, Columbia, Mo. The following are highlights.

All formal actions were moved and seconded by board members, and all motions carried, unless noted otherwise:

Missouri Veterinary Medical Association Executive VIRTUAL Board Meeting JANUARY 27, 2022 COLUMBIA, MO

• The MVMA Executive Board reviewed and approved the minutes and financial reports of the association.

• Reviewed the Strategic Plan • Heard statements from AVMA President candidates Grace Bransford, DVM and Rena Carlson, DVM. • AVMA President-elect, Lori Teller, DVM, AVMA District VII Delegate Chuck Lemme, DVM and MVMA Delegates to AVMA Chuck Barry, DVM and Carol Ryan, DVM reported to the board. You can read Dr. Barry’s AVMA Delegate on page 26.

• Dr. Sean Nicholson President, Iowa VMA gave a state report • A motion was made to add the MVMA Legislative Chair as an Ex-Officio (nonvoting) member to the MVMA board.

• MVMA Legislative Chair, Dr. Cliff Miller reported on legislation and policy currently active in the Legislative Committee.

• A report on the AVMA Leadership Conference and Heartland meeting was given

by Drs. Ed Migneco and Chuck Barry. MVMA will be planning the 2023 Heartland event.

• The MVMB (licensing board) reported on state CE audits and was available for questions and discussion.

• MVMA’s Digital Communications & Program Coordinator position has been filled.

Mrs. Lizzie Benke began January 3, 2022.

• Dr. Migneco gave a status report on the 2022 convention events and activities.

• Hotel proposals were reviewed and discussed and a motion to hold the 131st MVMA Convention on January 26-29, 2023 in Columbia, Mo was approved.

• Heard a report of the MU College of Veterinary Medicine by Dean Carolyn Henry, including an updates on CVM accreditation; VMDL’s construction status; artificial intelligence for student applicant screening; Wentzville and Kansas City practice; BSVT Program; and Dr. Leah Cohn as interim Associate Dean of Academic Affairs.

• Review of sunsetting task forces and opportunity for reappointment of the Early Career Task Force.

• Discussed Membership Committee protocol.

A motion was made to change the policy manual and Bylaws to have the MVMA Board Chair and Vice President serve as Membership Committee co-chairs.

• Much discussion ensued on increasing the number of large animal students admitted to CVM each year and ideas would be further discussed within the Rural Veterinary Task Force.

• Dr. Hammerle reported that the benchmarking survey results were being compiled into a tool kit and would be available to the membership soon.

• Dr. Miller and Dr. Hammerle reported on the Quality Life Survey prepared by the Rural Veterinary Task Force and the collaboration with the Wellbeing Task Force and how the data will be utilized.

• The 2022 MVMA election outcome and candidates were reviewed, and new board members were welcomed.

• MVMA Leadership Conference & Strategic Planning agenda was discussed and all current leadership and those interested in leadership were invited to attend the conference on April 2, 2022 at Margaritaville, Osage Beach, Mo. • Financial reports were reviewed for the MVMA, LLC; PAC and Foundation.

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

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National Pet Week May 1-7, 2022

Over the years, everyone has celebrated National Pet Week. Veterinary clinics across America have hosted everything from fun runs, dog washes and most unusual pet contests during the first full week of May since National Pet Week launched in 1981. National Pet Week is a week of education, fun, and a focal point for celebration in the community.

National Pet Week is scheduled for May 1-7, 2022, with the theme “Love is a 4-Legged Word.” Missouri veterinarians, their hospitals and clinics, and communities are encouraged to celebrate National Pet Week.

Simple Tips for Celebrating National Pet Week Go to http://www.petweek.org.

Throw a party — Everyone loves a party. Host an open house in your clinic. Visit www.petweek.org for information on tools to help your clinic become part of the celebration.

Community Outreach — Initiate a pet visitation program for hospitals, extended care homes and hospices; adopt an animal at the local zoo; participate in a local shelter adoption program; bring the National Pet Week message into the classroom.

Fundraise — Sponsor a fundraiser like a dog wash, a fun run, or food drive. Donate proceeds to a foundation for a disease or human-animal bond research, fund a scholarship for a local veterinary student, or help local humane programs.

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The Veterinarian’s Role in Animal Abuse and Neglect

By Jean Schmidt, DVM Assistant State Veterinarian, Missouri Department of Agriculture Veterinarians may, on occasion, be involved in some manner with a potential animal abuse or neglect case. Some ways you may be involved in potential cases of animal abuse or neglect include the following: 1. You may have a client who comes to you with concerns of potential abuse or neglect.

2. You may discover firsthand knowledge of a suspected abuse or neglect case.

3. You may be called upon by local law enforcement to assess an animal during development of their investigation.

4. You may be called upon by the prosecution or defense to serve as an expert witness in a suspected abuse or neglect case.

In whatever manner you become involved, it is important for you to know your responsibility and steps you can take to ensure animal welfare. Currently, Missouri veterinarians are not mandated to report animal abuse or neglect.

However, most veterinarians will feel a responsibility to report suspected abuse or neglect. Knowing your role and to whom to report will simplify the process.

In Missouri, animal abuse and neglect laws are under the jurisdiction of local law enforcement. This means that only local law enforcement has authority to take action regarding an abused or neglected animal. There may be other agencies that investigate complaints regarding animal abuse and/or neglect, but those agencies do not have authority to enter someone’s property without permission or seize animals from harm’s way. They must work with local law enforcement when action is needed. If you have not already done so, it would be a good idea to get to know your local law enforcement officials and determine which official is tasked with animal complaints.

Clients who come to you with concerns of neglect or abuse should be made aware that there are a number of exemptions to the law, including practices which are considered normal and accepted among various professions, industries, and the public. The exemptions can be found in 578.007, RSMo and include such things as veterinary care under the provisions of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Board; scientific experiments under the auspice of IACUC; hunting, fishing or trapping under the provisions of the Missouri Department of Conservation; rodeo practices accepted by the PRCA; normal or accepted farm animal husbandry practices; and others.

If the concerns of neglect or abuse seem valid, your client should be encouraged to make a report with the local police or sheriff. Complainants should be willing to provide their identity and contact information, specific allegations, documents or photos which might substantiate their claims, and also names and contact 12

information for any potential witnesses. It is unlikely that law enforcement will take action on complaints that are not of firsthand knowledge or that are given anonymously.

There also may be instances in which you suspect abuse or neglect. In those instances, you should yourself make a report to the local police or sheriff. Be prepared to provide any and all documentation showing evidence of the suspected abuse or neglect upon request from law enforcement. You should not present any records or other privileged documents until and unless they are requested by law enforcement.

As a basis for reference, a person commits the offense of animal neglect if he or she: (1) Has custody or ownership of an animal and fails to provide adequate care; or (2) Knowingly abandons an animal in any place without making provisions for its adequate care. A person commits the offense of animal abuse if he or she: (1) Intentionally or purposely kills an animal in any manner not allowed by or expressly exempted from the provisions of sections 578.005 to 578.023 and 273.030; (2) Purposely or intentionally causes injury or suffering to an animal; or (3) Having ownership or custody of an animal knowingly fails to provide adequate care which results in substantial harm to the animal.

It’s important to note that law enforcement officials are tasked with investigations, but there may be those instances in which they would rely upon a veterinarian to assist during case development.

If you are sought out by law enforcement for this role, it is important that you be ready to leave written recommendations for adequate care as defined under law.

Adequate care is defined as, “normal and prudent attention to the needs of an animal, including wholesome food, clean water, shelter, and health care as necessary to maintain good health in a specific species of animal.” It is important to provide your recommendations in writing so that if conditions aren’t improved, there is

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documented evidence that the owner was made aware of the issues and what could be done to correct them. If the issues remain ongoing, and no attempts have been made by the owner to correct them, this helps to build a case in instances when a warrant may be sought to remove the animal(s) from the situation.

In some circumstances, it may be warranted to seek removal of the animal(s) in a timely fashion. In this instance, law enforcement will rely on your opinion as an animal welfare expert of the animal’s condition for probable cause in seeking a warrant for seizure of the animal(s). If this is the case, it is extremely important to document in great detail what you saw that led to your opinion that the animal(s) was/were suffering and needed to be removed. The better and more detailed your report, the less likely you will be called upon to provide testimony should the case go to trial. You may rely upon photos for documentation and recollection. If you do, every photo (or a copy) taken from the scene must be provided to law enforcement.

If you are called upon as an expert witness, preparation is key because you may be asked to make a determination based upon the facts presented at trial. It is important that you ask to review all documents in advance of any legal proceedings.

When being examined, be honest, factual, and to the point.

Only answer the question that is asked and pause before answering to gather your thoughts. Try not to offer more information than is requested. As an expert, it is your role to bring clarity to any controversy, so stick solely to the facts of the case at hand. Legal counsel should offer you the opportunity for practice before trial to prepare you for the stand. And again, the better your documentation, the better your case.

Veterinarians take an oath to protect animal health and welfare and prevent animal suffering. Veterinarians can play an important role in animal abuse or neglect cases while at the same time adhering to the oath by maintaining a familiarity with the laws and having a plan in place if presented with a potential case of animal abuse or neglect. Keep a list of important contacts and resources readily available. Reach out to local law enforcement officials to develop relationships which may prove to be valuable in a time of need.

Above all, trust your training and understand the responsibilities of animal owners, law enforcement, and the veterinary community.

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April 2022

2 MVMA Leadership Conference. To be held 8:30-4:30 at the Margaritaville Resort, Osage Beach, Mo. Free registration and lunch. 5 hours of CE. Focuses on issues and challenges in the veterinary profession; recruiting and retaining veterinary teams; MVMA strategic planning. Sign up at movma.org calendar of events.

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3 MVMA Executive Board Meeting 4 35th Annual MU-CVM Gentle Doctor Benefit. To be held at the Holiday Inn Executive Center, 2200 Interstate 70 Dr. SW, Columbia, Mo. 65203. Auction, great fun and food.

23 Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation Board Meeting

May 2022

7 MU-CVM Open House. 9 am - 3 pm. Join CVM students in opening the college’s campus to visitors. Lots of exhibits, entertainment, and educational fun.

1-7 National Pet Week. Get your clinic involved by celebrating the human/animal bond. Go to www.petweek.org.

20-22 MVTRA Spring Trail Ride. North Fork River Ranch.

mark your April 2, 2022 MVMA Leadership Conference To be held 8:30-4:30 at the Margaritaville Resort, Osage Beach, Mo. Free registration and lunch. 5 hours of CE.

April 9, 2022 MU-CVM Gentle Doctor Benefit 35th Annual MU-CVM Gentle Doctor Benefit. To be held at the Holiday Inn Executive Center, 2200 Interstate 70 Dr. SW, Columbia, Mo. 65203.

June 2022

26 MVMA Equine (1-day) Summer Program on Opthalmology with speakers Dr. Elizabeth Giuliano and Dr. Lynn Martin.

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MVMA General Membership Meeting

Saturday, January 29, 2022 Holiday Inn Executive Center – Columbia, Mo.

State of the Profession Forum MVMA Director’s Address – Mr. Richard Antweiler and Mrs. Julie braun MVMPAC Report – Dr. Mel Falk MVMB Report – Dr. Michael Pfander AVMA Delegate Report – Dr. Chuck Barry and Dr. Carol Ryan AVMA President-Elect Address – Dr. Lori Teller General Membership Meeting was called to order by President Dr. Marcy Hammerle at 7:00 am

Jeff L. LAWRENCE, DVM Loni M. PATKE, DVM Alexandra B. CHANEY, DVM Brian K. HEURING, DVM OUR MOTTO

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From our team’s well-being to our clients, our energetic veterinarians care. We have two small animal clinics: one in Cape Girardeau and one in Sikeston. These are great college towns to live and work with wonderful restaurants, entertainment, and nature venues to enjoy. We're two hours south of St. Louis and three hours away from Memphis and Nashville.

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I. Minutes of Last Meeting Dr. Shelia Taylor, Secretary-Treasurer, presented minutes from the January 23, 2021 MVMA General Membership Meeting held virtually.

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes as prepared and presented.

Motion carried.

II. Financial Reports Dr. Sheila, Secretary-Treasurer, presented the 2021 financial statement. As of December 31, 2021, the MVMA reported $420,048.75 in bank accounts and Certificates of Deposit, plus $183,809.91 in receivables, fixed and other assets for total assets of $603,858.66.

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

Motion carried.

III. Dues Increase Dr. Hammerle reported that the MVMA Executive Board, after careful deliberation and consideration proposed a $9 increase to regular active dues, with a prorated increase to the dues of other member types as recommended.

It was moved and seconded to approve the dues increase as presented. Motion carried.

IV. Executive Board Report Executive Board Chairman, Dr. David Gourley presented the Executive Board Report from the Thursday, January 27, 2022 board meeting. (see board minutes) It was moved and seconded to approve the actions of the Executive Board since the last Membership meeting. Motion carried.

V. Old Business There was no old business to bring before the membership.

VI. New Business MVMA Legislative Chair, Dr. Cliff Miller presented on the current legislative session and Veterinary Day at the Capitol.

Dr. Abby Whiting Presided over the Power of 10 Class Graduation.

Dr. Sadie Scott gave a class response for the MVMA Power of 10 class of 2022.

Dr. Hammerle invited all leadership and those interested to attend the MVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference April 2, 2022 at Margaritaville Resort, Osage Beach, Mo. VII. Announcement of the Election of 2022 MVMA Officers and New Board Members Dr. David Gourley presented the results of the 2022 Officer Election.

They were as follows: For Officers: President, Dr. Ed Migneco; President-Elect, Dr. Matt Silvius; Vice President, Dr. Kacie Ulhorn; Secretary/Treasurer, Dr. Shelia Taylor; Chairman of the Board, Dr. Marcy Hammerle New of re-elected MVMA Executive Board Members were as follows: Dr. Laura Moon, NWVMA delegate; Dr. Jessica Stroupe, WCVMA Delegate; Mr. Robert Schmidt, Student Board Member New or re-elected At-Large Delegates to the MVMA Executive Board: Dr. Lynn Martin; Dr. Jason Nickell; Dr. Tom Rose AVMA President-Elect, Dr. Lori Teller, installed the new officers and board members.

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Receiving Retiring Board Member Plaques and/or Certificates were the following: Dr. Catherine Hicks, SEVMA Delegate Dr. Christopher Perry, NEVMA Delegate In accordance with the MVMA Constitution & Bylaws, Immediate Past-President Dr. Marcy Hammerle became the MVMA Executive Board Chairman. Dr. Ed Migneco presented her with a Retiring President plaque for her service to the MVMA. Meeting Adjourned at 8:30 a.m.

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2022 Leadership Directory MVMA Executive Board Officers President Edward Migneco, DVM 5325 Manchester Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-645-2141 • emigneco0887@gmail.com President-Elect Matthew Silvius, DVM 4825 NW Gateway Riverside, MO 64150 816-741-2345 • mss1195@gmail.com Vice President Kacie Ulhorn, DVM 2094 Highway 100 Hermann, MO 65041 573-486-2515 kulhorn@gmail.com Secretary-Treasurer Shelia L. Taylor, DVM 2878 S Eldon Ave., Springfield MO 65807 417-447-8245 • shelia9012@yahoo.com Board Chair Marcy Hammerle, DVM 265 Spring Drive St. Charles, MO 63303 636-561-9122 • marcydogdoc@sbcglobal.net

District Delegates Northwest District Kenton Morgan, DVM 111 SE 4th Street Faucett, Missouri 64448 913-526-6298 • Kenton.Morgan@zoetis.com North Central District Jeffrey Sparks, DVM 26027 Hwy 11 St. Catharine, Missouri 64628 660-258-9141• jsparks1980@icloud.com Northeast District Laura Moon, DVM 1709 E Urbandale Drive Moberly, MO 65270 660-263-9797 lauramoondvm@gmail.com Kansas City District Christi Belew, DVM 3025 Main St. Kansas City, MO 64108 816-931-4930 • drbelew@uhanimalhospital.com West Central District Jessica Stroupe, DVM 293 Hwy 5 and 240 Fayette, MO 65248 573-881-5626 manicmiler@gmail.com 17

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

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

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

Southwest District Julie King, DVM 29 N. Wintergreen Rd Branson, MO 65616 Tel: (417) 337-9777 • king84.jk@gmail.com Southeast District VACANT

At-Large Delegates Lynn Martin, DVM 1520 East Rollins Street Columbia, MO 65211 martinlyn@missouri.edu Jason Nickell, DVM 6050 NW Union Chapel Road Parkville, MO 64152 913-268-2081 jason.nickell@merck.com Tom Rose, DVM 5204 E. Tayside Circle Columbia, MO 65203 573-449-3791 • tomrose@centurytel.net

Ex-Officio Members 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 Charles Barry, DVM AVMA Delegate 227 S.E. State Rt. 13, Warrensburg MO 64093 660-422-7839 • chuck.barry63@gmail.com Carol Ryan, DVM AVMA Alternate Delegate 224 Deer View Dr., Troy, MO 63379 636-327-6488 • Rhodesgang@yahoo.com Chuck Lemme, DVM AVMA District 7 Representative 819 Fernwood Dr. NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 ISU75DVM@msn.com Cliff Miller, DVM 1709 E. Urbandale Dr., Moberly, MO 65270 660-263-9797 • drmiller@greenhillsvetclinic.com

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 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 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, Kansas City Jill Stohs, DVM, Kansas City Steve Strubberg, DVM, East Central Kristen Wischmann, DVM, Greater St. Louis Jamie Woodworth, DVM, Greater St. Louis Abbie Knudsen, Member-Student Convention Planning Committee Matt Silvius, DVM, Chair, Kansas City Scott Read, DVM, Kansas City Marcy Hammerle, DVM, Greater St. Louis Ed Migneco, DVM, Greater St. Louis Todd Taylor, DVM, Kansas City (continued next page.)

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Kacie Ulhorn, DVM, East Central Jason Nickell, DVM, Northwest Lynn Martin, DVM, West Central Nick Perez, DVM, Greater St. Louis John Dodam, DVM, West Central Loren Schultz, DVM, West Central Julie Rutherford, RVT, MVTA Whitney Fahrendorf, RVT, MVTA 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 Rose, DVM, West Central, 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 18

Stacy Martin-Beamer, DVM, Northwest Sean McCaul, DVM, Northwest Kaitlin McDaniel, DVM, West Central Michael Pfander, DVM, Southwest Tom Rose, DVM, West Central 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 Tom Rose, 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 Marcy Hammerle, DVM, Co-chair, St. Louis Kacie Ulhorn, DVM, Co-chair, Kansas City Tim Ellis, DVM, Greater St. Louis Jessica Farris, DVM, Greater St. Louis Dan Goehl, DVM, Northeast 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 Brittany Kennedy, DVM, Co-Chair, Greater St. Louis Natalie Branson, 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, DVM West Central Abigail Hilton, West Central Julie King, DVM, Southwest Victoria Landing, DVM, Southeast Katherine LaVallee, DVM, West Central Natalie Branson, DVM Greater St. Louis Andrea Lohr, Member-student Kristen McCullough, DVM, West Central Sarah Meineka, DVM, West Central Cassie Moens, DVM, West Central Kira Moore, DVM, Greater St. Louis Justin Nash, DVM, East Central Sara Nguyentran, Member-Student Abigail Oleshchuk, DVM, Kansas City Christopher Olson, DVM, Kansas City Sonja Perry, DVM West Central Sarah Pierson, DVM, Kansas City Natalie Powell, Northwest, Member-Student Kendall Puga, Member-Student 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, DVM 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 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

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Whitney Fahrendorf, RVT 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 RVT Utilization Task Force Marcy Hammerle, DVM, Chair, Greater St. Louis Cindy Cravens, DVM, East Central Shawna Esep, RVT Bill Jones, DVM, Greater St. Louis Stephanie Gilliam, RVT Kevin Kohne, DVM, Greater St. Louis Jessica Leary, RVT Chris Morrow, DVM, Kansas City Julie Rutherford, RVT Shelia Taylor, DVM, Southwest Ashli Selke, RVT Jeff Vemmer, DVM, Greater St. Louis Ken Yagi, RVT 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

MVMA District Officers 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: Lauren Delaney, DVM, Columbia, Mo. Vice President: Lynn Martin, DVM, Columbia,Mo. Secretary-Treasurer: Cody Lewis, DVM Harrisburg, Mo North Central District President: Bruce Whittle, DVM, Trenton, Mo. Vice President: Douglas Cleveland, DVM, Brookfield, Mo. Secretary-Treasurer: John Sheerman, DVM, 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. 19

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: Leo Becker, DVM, Kansas-City, Ks. President Elect Haley Dingfelder, DVM, Lee’s Summit, Mo. Vice President Jay Dyke, DVM Lee’s Summit, Mo. Secretary-Treasurer: Karen Trainor, DVM, Leawood, Ks. Greater Saint Louis District President: Caroline Hinrichs, DVM, St. Louis, Mo. Vice President: Adam Duris, DVM Treasurer: Seth Williams, DVM, St. Louis, Mo.

MVMA Academy Officers President: Betsy Marziani, DVM, St. Louis, Mo. Vice President: Todd Taylor, DVM, Parkville, Mo.

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 Matthew Silvius, DVM, Kansas City Edward Migneco, DVM, Greater St. Louis Scott Fray, DVM, West Central Marcy Hammerle, DVM, Greater St. Louis

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

AVMA Alternate Delegate Carol Ryan, DVM 224 Deer View Dr. Troy, MO 63379 Rhodesgang@yahoo.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 Trenton Boyd George Fischer, DVM Caitlin Dewilde, DVM Edward Migneco, DVM Marcy Hammerle, DVM

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, DVM State Veterinarian, Ex-officio

MU-College of Veterinary Medicine Class Liaisons Andrea Lohr, 2022 Kendelle Puga, 2023 Natalie Powell, 2024, Co-liaison Abigail Hilton, 2024, Co-liaison Sara Nguyentran, 2025

2022 MVMA Award Winners Veterinarian of the Year Award: Bruce Whittle, DVM, Trenton, Mo. President’s Award: Carol Ryan, DVM, Troy, Mo. Ortu Stella Award Sarah Meineka, DVM, Concordia, Mo. Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation Distinguished Service Award: Monica Bates, Barnhart, Mo. MVMA Academy Distinguished Service Award: Cliff Miller, DVM, Moberly, Mo. William A. Wolff Volunteerism Award John Fortman, DVM, Pilot Grove, Mo. Richard D. Antweiler Servant Leadership Award: Richard Antweiler, Jefferson City, Mo. Distinguished Legislative Service Award: Kent Haden, DVM, Mexico, Mo.

2022 Lifetime Members Dr. David Davenport Dr. Dale Diesel Dr. James Fallert Dr. Kent Findley Dr. Marilyn Finke Dr. Ben Johnson Dr. Daniel Lange Dr. Richard McDonough Dr. Richard Meadows Dr. Garry Miller Dr. Gregory Morse Dr. Tim Pennington Dr. Scott Pfizenmaier Dr. Burton Schauf Dr. John Schildknecht Dr. Paul Terry Dr. Michael Thompson Dr. Kent Torbeck Dr. Daniel Weddle Dr. Lawrence Zeis Dr. Eric Zuk

2020-21 Animal Archives Pet of the Year: “Angela” Large, loving dog owned by: Cecil Caulkins of Jefferson City, Mo. Honored by: Animal Medical Center and Sharon Keating, DVM (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

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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 Julie R. Braun 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.

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Our Committees@Work Animal Welfare Committee

Force. If you know of a new or soon to be new graduate whose talents and passion may benefit this cause please contact Brittany Kennedy at bkennedyvet@gmail.com.

Current topics: - Education on animal cruelty and reporting guidelines -Dr. Schmidt – writing an update to go into the MVMA quarterly, appears to already be on MVMA website -Concerns that local law enforcement may not have knowledge on animal cruelty reporting and access on who to contact if any questions - Thoughts on posting on social media on where to find resources on Animal Cruelty - Access to care and resources available for those in financial need for Veterinary Care - Discuss using the Illinois video for Narcan Handout - Discussed St. Louis County and City declaw banning ordinances and the control of non-veterinarians determining the practice of veterinary medicine.

- Updates on Avian Influenza - Concerns with proper disposal of large animals - Five Freedoms - How to recruit and invite Veterinarians to join the Animal Welfare Committee Past topics and accomplishments: - Canine Narcan exposure handout and access to Narcan Kits - Discussion and education on Swine Ventilation shut down - Discussion on Gas Chamber euthanasia in animal shelters - Discussion on Horseracing integrity act and horse soring - Discussion on Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse and Burro Program - Pet Oxygen Mask program Peggy Callow, DVM, and Tom Lenz, DVM - Co-chairs

Brittany Kennedy, DVM, and Natalie Branson, DVM - Co-chairs

The MVMA Animal Welfare Committee met at the MVMA Convention on January 2022.

Early Career Task Force

Meeting held January 28, 2022 at MVMA Convention The name of our task force changed from Recent Graduate and Collegiate Task Force to Early Career Task Force in order to better reflect our focus on colleagues in the first 10 years of their veterinary career.

The Early Career Task Force held its annual meeting Saturday night of convention. The evening event welcomed early career veterinarians and Dr. Blackwell for a discussion on mentorship, early career challenges and the future of our profession. Following that, we had our annual student mixer with the CVM students and a panel of early career veterinarians. The students expressed appreciation for the opportunity to talk with veterinarians who were “out in the real world” and they felt comfortable raising questions, discussing career challenges and networking with future colleagues.

Going forward we plan to continue to support early career veterinarians and provide opportunities for them to be more involved in the MVMA. In particular, we plan to continue to host our events at conference.

Additionally, we hope to continue to build relationships with the Power of Ten-ers as they look to spread their “ripple effect” into the MVMA and into our workforce.

Lastly, after 6 years of service Dr. Sarah Meineka is passing on the torch as the chair of the Task Force. Thank you Dr. Meineka for everything you have done for the task force through the years! Dr. Brittany Kennedy and Dr. Natalie Branson are the new co-chairs of the Early Career Task 23

Equine Committee

The Equine Committee met at the MVMA Convention on January 27, 2022. We plan to have an MVMA Summer Equine Meeting this year after a few years off. Because the Allen family has decided to discontinue the memorial lecture we usually hold on Saturday, we are having discussions whether to have a one or two day seminar.

The speakers for Sunday, June 26 will be Drs. Elizabeth Giuliano and Lynn Martin on the topic of Equine Ophthalmology. Further details will be announced as plans are finalized.

After a another successful MVMA Fall Equine Dentistry Seminar and Wet Lab in September 2021, we have decided to hold another seminar on September 30 – October 2, 2022. As of the committee meeting, before the dates were announced, the seminar was full if everyone on the wait list is able to attend those dates. The format will be the same as the previous seminars and will be again held at the Longmeadow Rescue Ranch near Union, Missouri.

The committee discussed scope of practice issues affecting equine veterinarians, particularly in the realm of equine dentistry and chiropractic. We also discussed a potential threat to the carriage horse industry in St. Louis by individuals who wish to eliminate it. The MVMA Equine Committee will continue to monitor legislation and issues that will affect the practice of equine veterinary medicine.

Bruce Whittle, DVM, Chair

Emergency Management & Public Health Committee

The MVMA membership committee met on Saturday, January 27, at the 2022 MVMA Convention. Submitted by: Catherine M. Vogelweid, DVM PhD The Emergency Management & Public Health Committee met in person on January 27, 2022 during the MVMA convention. During the meeting, a summary of the July 10, 2021 training for the Missouri Volunteer Vet Corps, “Livestock Trailer Accident Response” was presented. This workshop was attended by approximately 20 veterinarians and first-responders from the Cole County Fire Protection District. The January meeting included an update from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services was presented

by Dr. Vogelweid, as Molly Baker could not attend in-person due to Covid-19 restrictions. This update summarized Missouri’s annual cases of rabies, cases of tick-borne diseases and the current status of Covid-19 transmission in animals. The AVMA’s Veterinary FirstResponder Certificate Program was summarized for attendees, and contact information about the program was provided.

Alignment with Strategic Goals of the MVMA was discussed in detail.

A full report can be found on the committee page of the website: www.movma.org/page 39/.

Cathy Vogelweid, DVM, Chair

Legislative Committee

At our January convention and meeting, the Legislative committee discussed multiple pre-filed bills for the 2022 Legislative session as well as several topics that we suspected a bill to surface given the recent political climate and trends. We were able to relish in the success of our efforts to exclude veterinarians from the cumbersome burden of reporting use of controlled drugs to a centralized (continued next page)

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database (which was signed into law last year). For the 2022 session, our main focus are bills that we “actively” support or oppose. The first area of emphasis is a bill that centers on the regulation of veterinary medicine by local municipalities. The MVMA has worked with our legislative consultants and some friendly legislators to introduce a bill in the House and the Senate that specifies that no local municipality can define the scope of veterinary practice differently from what statewide laws regulate and control (as defined in Missouri Chapter 340). A recurrent topic that we are actively opposing is a bill that would allow for the creation of an “Animal Chiropractic Practitioner” wherein a human chiropractor could work on animals without any veterinary oversight assuming they attended a few week course at one of a few schools. The MVMA is working to educate our legislature about the dangers to both human and animal health without veterinary oversight if this bill would be accepted. Several of the bills that are making progress this year are repeat topics that we continue to hold the same position on such as supporting a bill that would prohibit breed specific bans, another that would protect veterinarians if involved in suspected animal neglect cases, and many others that are too numerous to list in this short correspondence. March 1st, we had a successful “Veterinary Day at the Capitol” with good attendance and the ability to meet some key legislators to discuss some of the above topics face to face. The legislative session has proven to be a very unique one and is set for a whirlwind of action the last few weeks of the session given the apparent lack of progress in the first half, and thus it was very important for us to speak our minds and get in front of some of these folks. As always, we appreciate your input on any legislative topics and especially ask you to let us know of any personal connections you may have with someone in state government.

Cliff Miller, DVM, Chair

Membership Committee

The membership committee met at the MVMA Annual Convention in Columbia, Mo. to review past actions and discuss plans for the future.

Our committee has evolved from the task Force created in 2016 into a standing committee for membership since 2019.

We have concentrated our efforts primarily as defined in the MVMA Strategic Plan under Goal 3, action step 7,which reads: “To encourage and engage broad-based membership by identifying the needs of various types of members and create membership value to meet those needs.”

In the last year-and-a-half we have created a university membership through the efforts of Dean Henry, the executive board and the membership committee. For the first time ever, all veterinarians who are employed at the college are now members of the MVMA! Primarily through the efforts of the MVMA office staff, we have expanded the data-base to better identify where our members work, their specialty, number of vets in the practice that are members, and other demographics of our members. We have learned from this information this last year that we now have more female members than male in our association for the first time!

The fastest growing segment of practice ownership is the Corporate Veterinary Consolidators. (NVA,VCA.Vetcor, etc.) We now have committee members assigned to the seven different types of membership we have identified ( Private practice, Corporate start-up, corporate vet consolidators, university, specialty/referral, industry, and non-profit), to call members to identify the needs of each type practice so we can create value in being a member of MVMA. The membership committee plans to meet on Zoom in April after the close of the business and membership year to evaluate the number and discuss results of needs assessment. We will also meet again at the annual convention in January.

Six of the nine districts participate in the MVMA District Meeting Service Program. KCVMA and GSLVMA continue to plan their own district meetings and dues collection. WCVMA plans their meetings as well.

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Our membership is constantly changing and must be proactive in identifying those changes and meeting the needs of a changing profession. We welcome you to come join our committee as we study our diversified profession!

Mel Falk, DVM, Chair

Missouri Stocker-Feeder Quality Assurance Program The Missouri Stocker Feeder Quality Assurance Program (MSFQAP) Committee met at the 2022 MVMA Convention. The MSFQAP program had intended to implement a new requirement for all participants in the program (veterinarians and producers) to have current Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training. However, some changes in the BQA program recently have eliminated the option for in person training, and at least for the time being this training will only be available online. This creates some logistical challenges in requiring the training of all participants including some of our participants who are Amish. We intend to open a dialogue with the Missouri Beef Industry Council who oversees the BQA program to have a plan for addressing these issues before we roll out this new requirement.

Respectfully Submitted, Dr. Dan Tappmeyer, Chair

Rural Veterinary Task Force

The Rural Veterinary Task force met at the the 2022 MVMA Convention to continue its work to address the shortage of rural veterinarians. One of the issues previously identified by the committee is there is a perception the quality of life of a rural veterinarian is lower than their urban/suburban small animal counterparts, and this is dissuading new graduates from pursuing this area of practice. To delve into this issue the committee launched a Quality-of-Life survey across all MVMA Veterinarians and the results of this survey were reviewed at our meeting. Our survey showed, although rural veterinarians where slightly less satisfied with their income, the satisfaction with their job and career choice were statistically the same as their urban/suburban counterparts and in fact slightly higher numerically. This trend held up similarly when the survey’s 105 participants were divided by practice type (companion, equine, food animal exclusive, and mixed). In fact, 89% of food animal exclusive and mixed animal veterinarians report they are either satisfied or very satisfied with their career choice. Our next steps will be working with the College of Veterinary medicine to try and make students aware of these findings with the hope more students will consider rural practice.

One of the main points the committee made from its onset is in order to recruit veterinarians to rural practice, we need to help rural practices be successful so they are appealing places for veterinarians to go. Many veterinarians are familiar with the “Vital Statistics” series of books compiled by the American Animal Hospital Association which provide a number of economic indicators and references on compensation, benefits, and pricing.

Unfortunately, this information only covers companion animal practices. Our committee felt strongly that this type of information would be extremely beneficial if available for mixed/large animal practices as well. The MVMA has untaken compiling several of these metrics which will include mixed/large animal practices. In addition this data should provide additional metrics for companion animal practices which are more specific to practices in the state of Missouri.

Dan Tappmeyer, DVM and Cliff Miller, DVM - Co-chairs

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Greetings to all! Hopefully in 2022 Covid will become a conversation of the past. It has impacted the way our profession has practiced and our daily interactions have changed dramatically. Our AVMA has worked diligently to keep our colleagues abreast of the ever changing; volatile information of the Covid pandemic barrage.

The information provided by the AVMA has proven beneficial to protect and serve our patients, clients, and team members.

Your Missouri AVMA delegates, Chuck Barry, and Carol Ryan, have worked as MVMA liaisons between our state and national association.

Your AVMA House of Delegates (HOD), includes representatives from state and allied veterinary medical associations, veterinarians from across the profession, veterinary students, and AVMA staff members and volunteers. Your HOD gathers twice a year to conduct association business and consider and review AVMA policies. It is during these meetings that the interests of AVMA members like you drive the conversation, deliberation, and plan of action for the AVMA.

AVMA Annual Summer HOD Meeting

In July 2021, both Dr. Barry and Dr. Ryan participated in the virtual AVMA Summer HOD meeting. During this meeting the House of Delegates focused on Covid 19, telemedicine, student debt, the issue of diversity/equity/inclusion, improving veterinary access to FDA approved drugs and many more pressing issues.

AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference

The HOD winter meeting was held earlier this month, January 6 - 9, in conjunction with the AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference in Chicago. The Hybrid virtual/in person 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 may register and view all education sessions on demand through March.

Veterinary Information Forum A highlight of the twice yearly HOD’s meeting is the AVMA’s Veterinary Information Forum (VIF), where delegates address issues of concern in the profession. The topics for this meeting were discussions involving concepts of license portability and AVMA membership expansion to allied groups and practice staff. The AVMA thanks the hundreds of members who answered our call for input on the topics addressed during this year’s forum. In response to these discussions the HOD voted to ask the AVMA Board of Directors to examine license portability and consider what actions could help, including modifying or creating new AVMA policies. Delegates also recommended that the Board collaborate with state VMAs and other AVMA-allied associations to understand their issues and how potential AVMA membership expansion might affect their own membership.

Policies and Resolutions

The HOD took the following actions on AVMA resolutions and policies: Resolution # 1 Regarding the Revised Policy on Rabies: The policy wording reinforces the importance of rabies vaccination as the primary method of prevention and endorses the 2016 Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control as the recommended guiding authority document. This resolution was approved.

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Resolution # 2 Regarding the Revised Policy on Rabies Vaccination Waiver: This policy explains the circumstances where an animal might be granted a rabies vaccination waiver in a political subdivision and how that animal should be restricted to protect the public.

This resolution was approved.

Resolution # 3 Regarding New Policy on Food Safety: This resolution streamlines some language concerns and emphasizes the unique skills and critical role of veterinarians in food safety.

Resolution # 4 Regarding a New Policy on Support for the Collection of Antimicrobial Use Data for Antimicrobial Stewardship: This resolution encourages key stakeholders to collaborate and describes best practices for collecting the data and how the data might be used to inform and advance veterinary clinical decision making. This resolution was approved.

Resolution # 5 Revised policy on Guidelines for Classifying Veterinary Facilities: This policy is used by other organizations when referring to definitions of how veterinary facilities are named. This resolution was referred to the Board of Directors for further study.

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 that ensure veterinarians’ voices are heard on legislation that impacts the lives of AVMA members and our patients. 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.

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. Dr. Ryan and I want to encourage each AVMA member to consider making an AVMA PAC donation each year.

AVMA / AVMF

The American Veterinary Medical Foundation is the AVMA charitable arm. It continues to serve and support the profession by administering disaster aid, specific Covid 19 disaster aid, 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.

In conclusion, we will leave you a quote by Viktor E. Frankl that was cited at our leadership conference. “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response.”

In our response lies our opportunity for growth and our freedom.

May each of our fellow colleagues slow down, breathe deeply and respond with the passion that sparked our love for this amazing profession. We have the power to choose our response. May 2022 bring you great health and blessings. The future is bright.

If you have any questions regarding the AVMA, member benefits, or governance, please feel free to contact me or Dr. Carol Ryan.

Respectfully Submitted, Chuck Barry Carol Ryan chuck.barry63@gmail.com rhodesgang@yahoo.com 660-909- 1504 636-295-3020

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Foundation Update Event Highlights from Your Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation

2022 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 came to the event and the many members who donated items and volunteered their time to make this year’s event a great comeback! Also, a big thanks to the sponsors of the Foundation Drawing event: Addison Biological Laboratory, Missouri Wine & Grape Board, ProPartners Wealth and Covetrus.

Top center: Dr. George Fischer and Dr. Shelia Taylor share the $10,000 Drawing Grand Prize.

Top left: Always smiling MVMA staff (from left) Dawn Felger, Michelle Gentges and Jessie Schulte.

Top right: Dr. David Gourley-Auctioneer.

Bottom left: Dr. Roger Dozier using gentle persuasion to sell 50/50 tickets.

Bottom right: Everything from rifles to quilts were up for auction.

Drawing Winners: Grand Prize: Shelia Taylor & George Fischer $1,000 – Tina Howerton, William Bryant, Total Practice Solutions (donated back to MVMF) $200 – Cliff Miller, Ryan Montgomery, Joe Rodier, Linda Scorse $150 – Shelia Taylor, Charles Massengill, Ken Vroman, Repro Scan (donated back to MVMF) $100 – Jack Coleman, Roma Popp, Trenton Boyd, Pierce Design (donated back to MVMF)

50/50 Winner:

Lloyd Gloe (donated to CVM students)

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Early Bird Winner: Tim Chirpich

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Highlights and Actions of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation Thursday, January 27, 2022 Columbia, Mo. The Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation met Thursday, January 27, 2022 at the MVMA Convention in Columbia, MO. The following are highlights: All formal actions were moved and seconded by board members, and all motions carried unless otherwise noted.

Reviewed and approved the agenda for the January 27, 2022 meeting.

Reviewed and approved the minutes of the August 28, 2021 meeting.

Reviewed and approved the treasurer’s report.

2022 April Honor Roll nominations: Dr. Bruce Whittle – nominated by the MVMF board for 2022 Veterinarian of the Year.

Dr. Richard Meadows – nominated by Dr. Ed Migneco Dr. Dwayne Garrett – nominated by Dr. Carol Ryan Dr. George Fischer donated a horse hair coat from 1917 to the museum.

Dr. Chad McNeal will sit on the foundation board for a one year term as a per annum member.

Reappointed Board Members: Dr. Phil Brown, Dr. Scott Fray, and Dr. Marcy Hammerle were all approved by the MVMA board to be reappointed to their positions on the Foundation Board. Dr. James Montgomery was approved by the MVMF to be reappointed to his position on the Foundation Board.

Dr. G.W. Buckaloo, Dr. Scott Fray, Dr. Greg Popp and Dr. Phil Brown were reappointed the the LLC Board for 2022.

Dr. Phil Brown will remain Chairman, Dr. Scott Fray will remain Vice Chairman, and Dr. G.W. Buckaloo will remain the Secretary/Treasurer for 2022.

The next scheduled Foundation Board Meeting is scheduled to be on Saturday, April 23, 2022 immediately following the Honor Roll induction(s).

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 Volunteer tab.

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Monica Bates Honored for MVMF Distinguished Service Monica Bates, Barnhart, Mo., received the Distinguished Service Award from the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation (MVMF). Dr. Marcy Hammerle presented the award to Mrs. Bates. Award winner, Monica Bates,(center), with MVMA staff Mrs. Bates has been members, Michelle Gentges (left) and Lori Muhlenbruch. a dedicated volunteer and donor to the Foundation’s (MVMF) annual “Silent Auction” fundraising event held at the annual MVMA Convention for many years

Foundation Grants Helping Charities Throughout Missouri Each year, the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation offers grants to various Missouri charites to support the work they do for people and animals. Below is a thank you from TREE House of Greater St. Louis who offers people with disabilties equine-assisted therapy.

Other charities that the Foundation is supporting inlude: Paws for Autism, Missouri Farmers Care Foundation, and Missouri Patriot Paws.

November 3, 2021 Dear Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation, On behalf of everyone at TREE House of Greater St. Louis, I would like to thank you for your continued support of our mission to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families through Therapy, Recreation, Education, and Exploration .

Your donation benefits all of our equine-assisted therapy programs which reach over 300 individuals and their families and enables us to keep them accessible to all. We depend heavily on the generous support of individuals, organizations, businesses, and foundations.

“We are honored and greatly appreciate your continued support of the children, adults and veterans with disabilities whom we serve and the horses who make our unique therapy services possible.

Thank you!”

Your gift truly makes a difference.

Sincerely, Nathan Harms Executive Director, Treehouse of Greater St. Louis

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 adminis- tered.

• 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 administra- tion 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 vac- cinations 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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Closing Dates: February 10, May 15, August 15, October 5 Veterinarians Wanted We are a growing small animal practice 1 hour south of St. Louis, we have 2 full time and 1 part time doctor. We have 3 full time and 1 part time technicians, with another set to join us after graduating school. We offer in house chemistry, UA analyzer, digital radiographs, and ultrasound.

Full or part time position available, compensation depends on experience. Contact crystaldvm@ earthlink.net with questions and resumes In need of part-time/regular relief veterinarian to work 1-2 days a week for a small but busy companion animal practice in Widwood, MO. No surgeries, to see appointments only. Salary TBD, based on experience. Fear-free based practice.

Elective/oral surgeries performed here; dental rad, CR rad, Idexx in-house and ref labs (including Idexx Digital Cytology and Sedivue). Well-utilized vet nurses and staff. Please call for more details!

Please submit resume/CV to hospitaladmin@ cherryhillsvet.net or call office at 636-458-3353 to inquire further.

Established rural, mixed animal clinic near Truman Lake in west central Missouri is currently seeking a full or part-time vet with the opportunity for practice purchase in the near future. We continue to show rapid growth yearly and draw clientele from larger, surrounding areas. Current practice owner has served as sole veterinarian for over 27 years. We take great pride in treating our clients and patients as family! New associate has the opportunity to explore personal interests, add to existing services and expand large animal services. We offer digital radiography, in-house Abaxis lab, certified EIA lab, large animal haul-in facility, etc. Area offers ample outdoor activities in the rural Truman Lake area yet is close to Springfield and Kansas City. Salary and benefits are negotiable. Full or part time position includes shared after-hour emergency duties, weekend rotation and flexible scheduling. New graduates or experienced veterinarians encouraged to apply.

Position is the perfect opportunity for someone who wants to choose how they practice and not be controlled by a corporate office. We would love the opportunity to work with you! Please

contact David Edwards, DVM @ 417-309-1638 (cell) or 417-646-8239 (office) with any questions or email dmedvm@centurytel.net.

Harrisonville Animal Clinic is seeking an associate veterinarian. We are a privately owned small animal clinic located just 30 minutes south of Kansas City. Our well-established clinic recently moved to a beautiful new facility. Great work life balance with no on call, four-day work weeks, and every other Saturdays. Benefits include competitive salary, retirement plan, PTO, all dues, liability, and CE paid. Send resumes to Dr. Amanda Hess at HAC21hess@gmail.com.

Busy newly remodeled facility in a rural mixed animal multi doctor practice. Due to growth, we have added many exam rooms and remodeled the building. Our patient mix is approximately 60% small animal and 40% large animal (mostly bovine). We provide our veterinarians with a truck, box, fuel, and equiptment. We have an in-house blood machine, digital xray, ultrasounds, gas anesthesia, laser, hydraulic tilt chute, and dental xray. Our facility is within view of I49 interstate just outside of Butler City limits. We welcome presceptorships as well. Compensation methods are negotiable and will be based upon experience and work history. We provide 100% paid health insurance, two week paid time off, paid professional liability insurance, AVMA & MVMA dues, CE allowance, and licensing. The position will share emergency duties. Our beautiful facility is within view of I49 interstate just outside of Butler City limits. We are south of Kansas City approximately 65 miles. We welcome you to come by and visit with us. Trent Callahan DVM owner veterinarian can be emailed directly: trentdvm@ embarqmail.com Or practice manager: Melissa Callahan missygirl123@embarqmail.com cell 660679-8491.Bates County Veterinary Clinic, 2752 NW CO RD. 591, Butler, MO 64730 bcvet.us / clinic phone # 660-679-3120.

Hillside Animal Hospital is seeking a full time veterinarian to join our top notch team of health care professionals. We are a multi doctor practice located in the heart of St. Louis for over 60 years.

Our practice is AAHA accredited and AAFP

certified Cat Friendly Practice. All of our doctors are Fear Free certified and are working towards Low Stress Handling certification. Our practice is equipped with an in house IDEXX laboratory, digital radiographs, dental radiographs and ultrasound. We are looking for a team-oriented, professional veterinarian who has a friendly demeanor and a passion for delivering outstanding customer service to pet owners. We are proud to offer a sensible, consistent schedule, many benefits and an enthusiastic, knowledgeable team. Pay can be discussed as salary or commission based.

Our competitive benefits include: Annual continuing education allowance; Generous vacation time; Health, dental and vision insurance; License, Liability, and Association dues paid; IRA matching; High staff to doctor ratio; No after hours calls or emergencies, and we are closed on all major holidays.

If you are interested in joining a friendly, dynamic, evolving practice, please send your resume to Dr. Anna Migneco @ migneco.willis@gmail.com Barry County Veterinary Service is a mixed animal practice located in Cassville, MO. The associate veterinarian position is for a small animal practitioner. The small animal veterinary duties would include performing routine pet vaccinations, small animal surgeries (spay, neuter, mass removal), wellness exams, sick animal exams. The associate would be expected to be involved in the canine theriogenology portion of our practice which would entail performing canine breeding soundness exams, staging canine estrus cycles, surgical inseminations, C-sections. Contact: Voyd C. Brown, DVM at dvmvoyd@gmail.com or call (417) 847-7436.

Busy and growing 4-doctor practice seeks FT or PT veterinarian! Our hospital is equipped with IDEXX lab equipment and a support staff large enough to provide each doctor with two technicians! Excellent benefits (that are tailored to you!) provide ample time to enjoy Branson and the surrounding area. Join a highly skilled team with happy clients and low turnover by applying today at https://bit.ly/APPLYBranson.. (continued next page.)

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Brookfield Veterinarian Clinic is seeking to fill a part-time or full-time small or mixed animal Veterinarian position. The candidate will join a team of 3 Veterinarians and our support staff in a dedicated mixed animal practice. We are committed to exceptional customer service for our clients while providing quality medical care for our patients. We offer rewarding employment in a challenging, fast paced work environment. The right applicant must be able to work well with our team in a collaborative effort to best service our clients and patients, have strong communication and interpersonal skills, a dedicated work ethic, and provide excellent client/patient care. Our well-equipped office is located in Brookfield, Mo. We have a strong foundation within our community and maintain excellent relationships with our clientele. We are about 1.5 hours from the Columbia and Kansas City but enjoy all the tranquility and beauty that a small town has to offer.

Please send resume to Brookfield Veterinary Clinic, P.O. Box 348 Brookfield, MO 64628, call 660-258-3308 or fax to 660-258-3309.

Full-time associate wanted for established and growing, AAHA certified practice in southwest Missouri. Fear Free, client-oriented medicine and surgery with advance diagnostic tools including ultrasound & digital dental radiography. No after hour emergency. Salary commensurate with experience. New graduates considered. Benefits include medical and liability insurance, professional dues, continuing education, vacation and retirement plan. Dr. Edward Caldwell, 2850 S. Ingram Mill Road. Springfield, Missouri. 65804. Call 417-889-2727 or FAX 417-889-5456 or email drned@deerfieldvet.com.

Growing small animal, two plus doctor practice in West Central Missouri university / military community is seeking full time / part time associate veterinarian. Imagine working in a newer 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 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.

Start building your future with our “Lifetime” family today!Please send resume with references to lifetime.vets@gmail.com, or mail to Lifetime Ani32

mal Center, 227, S.E. State Rt. 13, Warrensburg, MO 64093. Questions, call Dr. Chuck @ 660-4227838.

New grads and experienced vets, set your roots in St. Charles! First Capitol Animal Hospital seeks a full-time or part-time doctor to join our highly skilled team. Our state-of-the-art, 5 exam room hospital is equipped with advanced tools (iM3 unit, heated surgery tables, electrosurgery unit, and more!) to provide services for small animals in our community. Excellent benefits (tailored to you) and great work/life balance await! Apply today at https://bit.ly/APPLYFirstCapitol.

Provide Exceptional Care in Supportive Environment! Associate Veterinarian for AAHA Accredited Hospital in beautiful, residential lake community in Lee’s Summit, MO. Join a collaborative team of 26 with 4 DVMs and 6 RVTs. Veterinarians work from 25 to 40 hours with no afterhour emergencies. Our remarkable support staff lead the way in championing exceptional care!

We leave no stone unturned for our patients including thorough work ups with advanced diagnostic equipment including digital and dental radiography and ultrasound. 30 to 40 minute appointments are standard. Referrals are encouraged and welcomed by our pet owners. We have wonderful clients who allow us to go above and beyond for their pets.

Our practice culture is protected by living out our core values, scheduled department meetings and building team rapport. We utilize interoffice communication tools to keep everyone in the loop. We value people over procedures! Our hospital has been recognized twice as Small Business of the Year in Lee’s Summit! We are privately owned and reside in Lee’s Summit. We are proud to be a part of this growing, suburban community! Two excellent school districts support this area. Candidate must be dedicated to the highest quality care, continued learning, and building long-lasting relationships with clients. Experience is valued but exceptional new graduate would be considered.

Submit resumes to lakewoodanimal@sbcglobal. net or mail to Lakewood Animal Health Center 5001 NE Lakewood Way, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064, Attn: Julie Dyer Northeast Missouri mixed-animal veterinary practice seeks a full-time associate. The General Veterinary Clinic, Monroe City, is a three-doctor practice with 50/50 small/large animal clientele.

Candidates with progressive, motivated and highly-outgoing personalities are encouraged to apply. Our continually growing practice offers the warm hospitality of a lovely Midwestern community, but also serves urban clientele, who frequent the nearby magnificent Mark Twain Lake recreational area. We strive for excellent healthcare with an iconic small town heart. We are looking for someone who wants to put down roots and become a close member of our veterinary family.

Benefits include competitive salary, liability insurance, medical insurance allowance, CE allowance, state and federal licensing dues, 3 weeks PTO and 4 week rotational emergency schedule. Experience is a plus, but new graduates are encouraged to apply. Visit our website at http://generalvetmonroecity.com/ to learn more about us. Please send resume to genvetotto@centurytel.net, or call Dr. Monica Otto at 573-735-4500.

Odessa Animal Clinic is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our team. We are a well-established two doctor small animal practice located just 30 miles east of downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Our hospital is equipped with an IDEXX in-house lab, Sedivue, IDEXX direct digital radiography, Ultrasound, Companion Therapy Laser and Vet-Scalpel Surgical Laser. Our experienced team is friendly and like family. We work together on difficult cases to create the best plan for our patients and clients. We provide mentorship to new grads. If you would like to practice progressive high quality medicine in a facility that also honors the importance of a quality work-life balance, we would love to hear from you!! We offer a very competitive compensation package, which includes salary, 100% paid health insurance, dues, fees for license, AVMA membership, AVMA PLIT, Annual CE Stipend, local gym membership and PTO. Additional benefits are negotiable.

Please contact Dr. Sean M Croucher at Odessa Animal Clinic, 100 W Main Street, Odessa, Mo 64076 or email at scroucherdvm@gmail.com or (816) 517-1235.

Don’t be just a veterinary associate when you can be an equity holding, profit sharing Partner.

As a Partner you will be fully supported while earning far greater than as an associate. If you are energized by this challenge, then please apply and we will connect for a brief call to share the details. Our practice is just 15 minutes from the downtown St. Louis. Email: michaelwdvm@gmail. com for more information.

Join our team! Our growing 4 doctor practice has been serving the community for over 50 years.

We are a mixed animal practice with approximately 50% large animal and 50% small animal patients/clients. Large animal focus is mainly cow/calf production, but also includes small ruminants and horses. We strive to provide high quality medicine and surgery for both small and large animals.

We are in a rural community where opportunity for outdoor recreation is abundant. Only one hour from either Kansas City or Springfield it is an ideal location for getting out of the city, but having amenities close by. Mentorship and team work is important to us, as is, work-life balance. Benefits include superior salary, medical benefits, 401(k), employee discount program, CE allowance, vacation, dues, liability coverage, and so much more.

You can find more details about our clinic on our website: https://www.westmovet.com/

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Crain Veterinary Center, a small animal, full-service practice in Grain Valley, MO, East of Kansas City, is seeking a full-time or part-time Associate DVM. We are also offering a paid, full-time internship to new graduates. We serve a growing community with four full-time veterinarians and a wonderful staff. Our technicians and staff allow our doctors to focus on being doctors and not techs by assisting with appointments, procedures and surgery. If you’re looking for an opportunity to be a part of something great, Crain Veterinary Center is the place for you! We will provide you with the chance to experience a wide variety of medical and surgical cases with support from your other colleagues. A team-oriented approach to veterinary medicine is something we truly value. If you are a new graduate, we want to help make your transition from school to your career as smooth as possible. We are looking for an individual who is driven and willing to learn anything from internal medicine to a wide range of surgical procedures. Benefits include competitive salary, 401K, paid licensing dues, paid vacations, CE credits, NO overnight or on-call emergencies, etc,. Offering state of the art equipment, including: Digital Radiography; Digital Dental Radiography; High Speed Dental Drill; Therapy Laser; Ultrasound; In-House UA Analyzer; Wide range of surgical/medical procedures including:; Endoscopy; Mass Removal; Intra-Abdominal Procedures; Cruciate Ligament Repair; Amputation; Fracture Repair (Plating and Pinning); Ophthalmic Procedures (Cherry Eye, Enucleation, etc,); Femoral Head Ostectomy (FHO); Aural Hematoma Repair; Anal Gland Removal; Emergency Operations, and more!

Please call or email the office manager, Brianne Quinn, with any questions. In-person and phone interviews are available!. 816-229-1147 Please apply by sending a resume to crainvetcenter@ gmail.com or call the clinic and speak to the office manager, Brianne Quinn 816-229-1147.

Immediate Veterinarian Openings: Part time or Full time Veterinarians needed. The Animal Medical Center of Mid-America is a department within the Humane Society of Missouri. We are proud to help carry out the mission of HSMO, which has operated veterinary clinics in St. Louis since 1923. We operate two Fear Free, AAHAaccredited hospitals in the Greater St. Louis Area.

Check out our link at https://amcma.org/about/ employment-opportunities.

Submit your curriculum vitae/resume to Dr. Travis Arndt, Medical Director at tarndt@hsmo.org (314) 951-1513 Mid-MO practice hiring: 3 doctor family friendly practice in Mexico, MO looking for FT mixed animal associate. In house BW, DR radiography, US, Companion Therapy Laser as well as plenty of helping hands for doctors! Mon-Fri hours and oncall duties split between doctors. We fully support having work-life balance! Contact: Colleen Neale, DVM, audrainvet@gmail.com 33

Falls Veterinary Care. Full or Part time Veterinarian. Are your priorities different then your current employer? Do you value time spent with family?

If you never want to work weekends, holidays or late nights, call us at 636 462-7297. We have a great staff, and our clients love us!! (Look us up on Facebook) Office hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Salary and Benefits negotiable.

Three veterinarian small animal practice nestled in the Ozarks in Harrison, AR (near Branson, MO) seeks to expand by adding another associate veterinarian. Our clinic enjoys an Idexx laboratory suite, ultrasound, digital radiography, and a highly competent staff that is fun to interact with and works hard to allow veterinarians to focus on case management. We strive diligently to maintain a positive atmosphere and good work-life balance. Inquire at joe.case@boonecountyvet.com.

Hawthorne Animal Hospital is a 24/7 referral, emergency and daytime/general practice located in Glen Carbon, IL. We are approximately 20 minutes from St. Louis, Missouri and are currently seeking growth with the addition of full-time Emergency/Critical Care and General Practice DVMs to “take exceptional care of pets”. To apply for the position: you can email hr@si-hah.com with your resume or you can go to our website: https://hawthorneanimals.com/about/careers/ Summit Veterinary Services is seeking a third associate veterinarian to join our growing practice in central Missouri. We have a beautiful new facility, fully equipped, with excellent support staff. Candidates can choose a small animal only or mixed practice style of career path. Excellent salary and benefits. See more at summitveterinaryservices.com . Contact Dean Bates DVM at 573-896-9301,e-mail summitvet@aol.com Pet Center Veterinary Hospital is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join us in Columbia, Missouri. We are looking for someone who wants to utilize their skills practicing high quality medicine in a caring and compassionate environment.

Benefits include: Competitive Salary; Simple IRA matching program; Paid Vacations; Paid Dues and License; Health-Dental-Vision Insurance. To apply please contact Dr. Steve Brush or Bruce Baker by phone 573-445-3000 or email at brushdvm@ petcenterltd.com or bruce@petcenterltd.com Union Hill Animal Hospital, a locally owned, independent hospital in the heart of down Kansas City, is seeking to add a full or part time Veterinarian! We currently have 4 full time DVM’s (with great mentorship capabilities) and an expanding team of talented RVT’s, experienced assistants & CSR’s.

If you are looking for an opportunity to be a part of something special with increasing career advancement potential, Union Hill is the place for you. We offer state of the art equipment and procedures, including digital radiology, digital dental

radiology, tonopen, full in house suite of IDEXX lab equipment, full surgical suite, therapy and surgical laser, ultrasound and acupuncture. Our goal is to add endoscopy in 2022! Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience (included quarterly bonuses). Benefits are negotiable and include association dues, liability insurance, licensing fees, CE allowance, health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off & discounted pet care.

Please send your resume to admin@uhanimalhospital.com Elm Point Animal is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our team. Elm Point Animal Hospital is a dynamic, full service veterinary hospital, grooming, boarding, and training facility located in the beautiful historic city of St. Charles, MO. Our team is filled with people who are hardworking, empathetic, and passionate about caring for pets. Become a member of our team and you’ll receive the opportunity to give the best care to dogs, cats and pocket pets. We prioritize each pet’s health and physical wellbeing, but we also put great emphasis on caring for each pet’s emotional and mental state. We are Fear Free Certified and use pheromones, treats and PVPs to make sure our patients and guests are at ease during their time with us. Our facility officers some of the latest technology to give our patients the optimal treatment. We also have access to various specialty resources, including in house Chiropractic and Orthopedic service, and Radiology interpretation services.

As an employee you are given a wonderful benefits package that includes: Competitive Base Salaries with a percentage of Production; Sign-on Bonus; Medical, Dental, Vision; 401k; Pet discounts; Continuing Education; Paid dues and licenses We invest heavily in our employees’ long-term growth and happiness. To apply please contact Dr. Michael Little @ drlittle@elmpointvet.com or call our office @ 636-757-7350.

Deer Ridge Animal Hospital is looking for an Associate Veterinarian for full or part time. Buy in potential available. We have a fantastic, long term staff that are very supportive. We have 2 full time Veterinarians and 2 part time Veterinarians at this time that allow for schedule flexibility. Our hospital is primarily Small Animal, but our area has great opportunities for Large and Equine growth.

We have Digital and dental X-ray, Ultrasound, Idexx Blood Machines and Sedivue along with CO2 laser surgery and Cold laser therapy.

Jackson is a great small town to raise a family with wonderful schools and parks and we are very supportive of work and family balance. Benefits include paid vacation, licenses and dues, health insurance, retirement and CE allowances. Salary is negotiable and dependent on experience.

Email to Dr. Shelly Daume - shelly.daume@gmail. com or call 573-243-3200. (continued next page.)

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Odessa Animal Clinic is seeking an Associate Veterinarian. We are a well-established two doctor small animal practice located just 30 miles east of Kansas City. Our hospital is equipped with an IDEXX in-house lab, sedivue, direct digital radiography, ultrasound, Companion Therapy Laser, and Vet-Scalpel Surgical Laser. Our experienced team is friendly and tight knit. If you would like to practice progressive high quality medicine in a facility that also honors the importance of a quality work-life balance, we would love to hear from you!! We offer a very competitive compensation package. Please contact Dr. Sean M Croucher at Odessa Animal Clinic, 100 W Main Street, Odessa, MO 64076 or email at scroucherdvm@gmail.com or by phone at (816) 517-1235.

We are currently looking to hire a full or parttime companion animal veterinarian. Homestead Veterinary Hospital is a state-of-the-art facility located in Villa Ridge, MO which is 10 minutes from both Washington and Eureka, MO. Our practice is approximately 80% equine and 20% small animal.

We currently have 4 full-time equine, 1 full-time companion animal, and 1 part-time companion animal veterinarians. We are a very friendly, fun team to work with and pride ourselves on very high-quality client service, patient care, medicine and surgery.

Our receptionists, technicians, and doctors are trained in Avimark, which houses our medical records. All of our veterinary assistants are experienced RVT’s that incorporate well into our standard of care. We typically average 1-2 technicians per doctor. A full-time schedule would include one day off during the week and 1-2 Saturdays (only open until noon) per month. No emergency call is expected and all of our small animal emergencies are transferred to local emergency clinics when needed. Our services range from routine care to extensive internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, and orthopedic surgery. We have a CO2 cutting laser, digital x-ray, in-house Idexx laboratory equipment, K therapeutic laser, endoscopy, ultrasound, and a Tonovet. We would love to have a positive, motivated, social veterinarian to add to our group. We would prefer 5 years of experience, but the right new graduate would be considered. Interest in small ruminants and equine would be a plus as well. Salary is competitive and based on experience. We also include benefits such as health insurance, paid vacation, 401K, professional dues, professional liability/malpractice insurance, long term/short term disability insurance life insurance, and veterinary membership dues. All inquires directed to Dr. Aarah Craig at craigavet@hotmail.com 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 34

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

Relief Veterinarians Wanted In need of part-time/regular relief veterinarian to work 1-2 days a week for a small but busy companion animal practice in Widwood, MO. No surgeries, to see appointments only. Salary TBD, based on experience. Fear-free based practice.

Elective/oral surgeries performed here; dental rad, CR rad, Idexx in-house and ref labs (including Idexx Digital Cytology and Sedivue). Well-utilized vet nurses and staff. Please call for more details!

Please submit resume/CV to hospitaladmin@ cherryhillsvet.net or call office at 636-458-3353 to inquire further.

Harrisonville Animal Clinic is seeking an associate veterinarian. We are a privately owned small animal clinic located just 30 minutes south of Kansas City. Our well-established clinic recently moved to a beautiful new facility. Great work life balance with no on call, four-day work weeks, and every other Saturdays. Benefits include competitive salary, retirement plan, PTO, all dues, liability, and CE paid. Send resumes to Dr. Amanda Hess at HAC21hess@gmail.com.

Barry County Veterinary Service is a mixed animal practice located in Cassville, MO. The associate veterinarian position is for a small animal practitioner. The small animal veterinary duties would include performing routine pet vaccinations, small animal surgeries (spay, neuter, mass removal), wellness exams, sick animal exams. The associate would be expected to be involved in the canine theriogenology portion of our practice which would entail performing canine breeding soundness exams, staging canine estrus cycles, surgical inseminations, C-sections. Contact: Voyd C. Brown, DVM at dvmvoyd@gmail.com or call (417) 847-7436

VeterinaryTechnicians and Practice Staff Wanted Heartland Animal Hospital, a new 6800 plus square foot veterinary clinic in Ashland, Missouri, is looking for an additional veterinary technician to join our team. If you reside in the area and are looking for a stable, fulfilling, rewarding career in which you can use and grow your talents and abilities, call us. Ideal candidates will have the following traits: mentally/emotionally mature and confident; open/honest/clear communicators; previously experienced in a veterinary setting.

Please email your resume to: heartlandanimalhosp1883@gmail.com. You can also call 573-6571883.

Veterinary Preceptorships Veterinary Student Preceptorship Openings: 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. Focus areas include surgery, ultrasound, dentistry, integrated pain management center, and clinical case work up.

Contact Nicole Fulcher, DVM at nfulcher@hsmo. org (314) 951-1559 or Jennifer Pearl, DVM at jpearl@hsmo.org (314) 951-1352

Businesses For Sale/Lease

Scott City Veterinary Clinic for Sale. Practice for sale. Western Kansas, fully equipped mixed animal practice for sale. CR Digital X-Ray, Abaxis/Zoetis Blood machines, Cornerstone veterinary software, 33 Shoreline stainless steel cages, Stainless bathing tub and sink, rotating chute, pens, barn, and extra storage. Great progressive community.

For details call or text 620 874-110

Items for Sale

3 used vet boxes for sale. The lot is priced for $2,000. 2 Bowie 4’ box for full-sized truck. 6’ box for mid-sized truck. Other box can be used for parts. Bowie plates read Model: Crown Deluxe.

Model: Premiere. All 3 are older units and would require TLC. Also includes Porta-Vet Industries Tonaeu style cover to go behind 4’ vet box.

Contact us at kelviemiller12@gmail.com

Wanted to Buy WANT TO BUY Kimberling-Rupp spay tool(s).

I am still spaying a few and need a replacement or two. If you have one collecting dust in a closet that you aren’t using, please give me a call. Call 573 324-5216 and ask for or leave a message for Dr. Lonnie Shepard.

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