MVMA Quarterly - Spring 2024

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. Kacie Ulhorn President

Dr. David Wilson

President-Elect

Dr. Lynn Martin Vice President

Dr. Shelia Taylor

Secretary/Treasurer

Dr. Matt Silvius 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

Dr. Sean Byrd

Southeast District Delegate

Dr. Chuck Barry

AVMA Delegate

Dr. Carol Ryan

AVMA Alternate Delegate

Dr. Leah Cohn (Interim 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

Brody Brown, Student Board Member

AT-LARGE DELEGATES

Dr. Melissa Boldan • Dr. Sarah Reinkemeyer

Dr. Jamie Hall

STAFF

Julie Braun

Executive Director

Brette Frank Member Relations & Event Manager

Lizzie Benke

Digital Communications & Program Coordinator

Kim Ralston Director of Print Communications

Michelle Gentges Executive Assistant

Dawn Felger Member Data Specialist

Jessie Schulte Bookkeeper

On the Cover...

Kenton Morgan, DVM, Faucett, Mo. was honored at the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association’s 132nd Annual Convention on January 27th as the recipient of the coveted Veterinarian of the Year Award. He was recognized for his dedication and service to his community, his patients, his clients and the veterinary profession, as well as the positive impact he has had on the lives he’s touched.

Dr. Morgan practiced equine medicine for eleven years before joining Bayer Animal Health where he was a Senior Technical Services Veterinarian. Prior to joining Zoetis, Dr. Morgan managed the Equine Field Professional Services Team at Fort Dodge Animal Health.

Dr. Morgan currently sits on the MVMA Executive Board, AQHA Research Committee and the advisory committee of the Equine Disease Communication Center. Congratulations Dr. Morgan!

Photo by: Kerri House

Missouri Veterinary

Publication of the

Veterinary Medical Association

Kenton Morgan, DVM 2024 VeterinarianMVMA of the Year

Leadership Directory Inside This Issue.

From the President

Kacie L. Ulhorn, DVM

Hello MVMA Members, I hope each of you has enjoyed a healthy and successful start to 2024. It was great to see so many of you at MVMA convention and I hope all of you came away with renewed energy and passion for this career that we are all so blessed to be a part of.

Although we’ve already completed almost a quarter of 2024, I know if you’re like me, you’re still ironing out what this year will look like both personally and professionally. As the year progresses, hidden challenges begin to arise. Life, especially for us veterinarians, requires unmatched flexibility, but we must remember to stand firm on our goals, standards, and most importantly, our morals. We can lessen the burden

of uncertainty by allowing ourselves the grace to widen the pathway of how we handle these challenges. These unforeseen challenges are often difficult to plan for, but by allowing ourselves the flexibility to pivot, and the grace to make necessary changes, we have the ability to conquer it all! If you haven’t set any professional goals yet this year, think about giving it a try. Build your confidence by learning a new procedure, educate yourself more on something you feel inept at, or take a refresher course on things you learned long ago. Whatever you choose to do in 2024, let’s make this a year where we remember our passion for the profession all over again. A great way to refill your bucket for veterinary medicine is to get involved with the MVMA through their various committees. There’s a place at the table for everyone with committees on: Animal Welfare, Technician Utilization, Rural

From the Vice President

Lynn M. Martin, DVM

Dear MVMA Membership:

First of all, thank you for your support in serving as Vice President. I look forward to my participation on the Executive Board. Someone recently asked me “How did you get here?”, and the answer was simple. Since veterinary school, I have had seasoned practitioners inviting my participation in district meetings, Annual Convention, and committee meetings. The networks, friendships, and knowledge gained from someone simply saying “Hey, do you want to go to this event with me?” are too numerous to count. I charge you to think about this and invite someone to the next MVMA event. You never know what seed you may plant for future involvement.

Speaking of Annual Convention, I don’t know about all of you, but I left the 2024 Annual Convention feeling full of new information and tools to implement into every day practice as well as a renewed appreciation for the MVMA. What a great event! Thank you to Dr. Kacie Ulhorn for leading the convention planning committee, and to our staff, led by Mrs. Julie Braun and Mrs. Brette Frank. They continually work to keep operations running smoothly behind the scenes, for which I am deeply grateful. At the time of writing, we will soon be hosting Veterinary Day at the Capitol and the MVMA Leadership Conference. If you haven’t had the opportunity to represent MVMA in Jefferson City, it is a neat learning experience that I have done a handful of years. Although seemingly scary to visit with legislative leaders, it is the MVMA’s duty to educate them and advocate for your

Veterinary Issues, and many more! Committees are the workhorse of our organization, and we couldn’t do it without volunteers like you.

I’ve had a run of students in and out of our clinic, and let me say, we’re very excited about the future of this profession. Each one has been fantastic! Very prepared and personable. If you are not currently hosting students, I strongly recommend opening up your practice. They’re our future colleagues and often a breath of fresh air.

With endless possibilities, I wish you a fruitful spring and a season of renewed passion. I hope you conquer all of your goals in 2024, and I look forward to seeing you at district meetings across the state! As always, I am happy to help in any way possible, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Kacie L. Ulhorn, DVM

right to practice veterinary medicine. Representation from our boots on the ground (you!) always generates more impactful conversations with legislative leaders. Finally, the leadership conference is a free one-day event with lunch in Jefferson City that will provide 5 hours of continuing education. Bring yourself and a colleague to participate. Please contact me, the MVMA office, or any members of the Executive Board if you have any questions or concerns about the MVMA. Here’s to a great year of involvement!

Sincerely,

Lynn M. Martin, DVM, MPH, DACVIM (LAIM)

OConvention Highlights Living the Dream

ver 600 veterinarians, veterinary students, veterinary technicians, and their families attended the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association’s 132nd Annual Convention on January 25-28 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, Dechra, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, IDEXX, J Hooker Construction Services, Amerisource Bergen/MWI Animal Health, ProPartners Team, Purina ProPlan, Veterinary Practice Partners, and Zoetis Animal Health. Also thanks to our Affinity Program, Payroc.

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 Monica Bates and Jeremy Volkmann, 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 2024. Newly installed officers include: Dr. Kacie Ulhorn, President, Hermann, Mo.; Dr. David Wilson, President-elect, Columbia, Mo.; Dr. Lynn Martin, Vice President, Columbia, Mo.; Dr. Shelia L. Taylor, Secretary/Treasurer, Springfield, Mo. and Dr. Matt Silvius, Board Chair, Riverside, Mo.

2024 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, DVM, East Central District Delegate; Dr. Julie King, Southwest District Delegate; Dr. Sean Byrd, Southeast District Delegate; Dr. Chuck Barry, AVMA Delegate; Dr. Carol Ryan, AVMA Alternate Delegate; Dr. Leah Cohn, Interim Dean - MU College of Vet. Med.; Dr. Chuck Lemme, AVMA District 7 Representative; Dr. Cliff Miller, Ex-officio; Stephanie Gilliam, RVT, Ex-officio; and Brody Brown, Student Representative. At-large Delegates are: Dr. Melissa Boldan, Columbia, Mo.; Dr. Sarah Reinkemeyer, Koeltztown, Mo.; and Dr. Jamie Hall, Mokane, Mo.

The highlight at Saturday evening’s Awards Ceremony, was the presentation of the 2024 MVMA Veterinarian of the Year award to a very surprised Dr. Kenton Morgan, Faucett, Mo.. Dr. James Morehead delighted in presenting the award to Dr. Morgan. Others who received honors during the evening included:

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. Matt Silvius, MVMA immediate past president, presented this year’s award to Dr. James Sparks, Parkville, Mo.

Dr. Ronald Cott, Leawood, Ks. received the Richard D. Antweiler Servant Leadership Award. The award was presented to Dr. Cott by Dr. Abby Whiting. The award goes to someone within the MVMA who exudes servant leadership qualities, defined as a philosophy built on the belief that the most effective leaders strive to serve others.

Dr. Lynn Martin, Columbia, Mo.., received the MVMA’s Ortu Stella Award. The award for early career leadership was presented to Dr. Martin by Dr. Bruce Whittle. The recipient is a graduate up to 10 years out who illuminates the path of veterinary medicine to those around them.

The convention offered a day-by-day registration with a nine-hour CE program on Thursday and five-hour program on Friday in addition to a six hour program on Saturday and four hours on Sunday for those who were unable to attend the usual four-day program. Additional labs were held off-site at MU-CVM on Sunday. All convention continuing education and activities were open to veterinary technicians and practice staff throughout the weekend.

The convention also hosted MU-CVM students who were able to take a break from their classes and attend advanced educational sessions and visit with other MVMA members. On Friday, veterinary students visited with practicing veterinarians during the Student: Vet Networking event. The casual networking event was a hit with both students and doctors. The convention also offered a study hall room for students to “hit the books”. Prior to the awards ceremony on Saturday, the Missouri Veterinary Technician Association held a reception, sponsored by Hill’s and the MOVTA, for technicians and practice staff members attending the convention. In addition, the Early Career Task Force hosted a forum where new veterinarians were able to sit down and share their post-graduation experiences, as well as, discuss early career myths, tips and tricks with guest speaker, Betsy Charles, DVM.

The MVMA 2024 Legislative Leadership Award was presented to Dr. Linda Hickam, Thompson, Mo. The award is in 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 resources; and the advancement of public health.

Dr. Philip Brown, Springfield, Mo., humbly received the Distinguished Service Award from the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation (MVMF). Dr. Scott Fray successfully presented the award to a shocked Dr. Brown.

Kenneth Vroman, DVM, Glascow, Mo., deservingly received the MVMA Academy Distinguished Service Award. The award was presented to Dr. Vroman (with several stories) by Dr. Mac Wilt.

We hope all members had a great experience and the convention will help them “Live the Dream” into 2024. Plan to join us next year on January 30-February 2 for more great education, fellowship and fun in Columbia, Mo.

MVMA members and MU-CVM students gather for a photo after the student welcome orientation on Friday.

Dr. Kenton Morgan Awarded 2024 Veterinarian of the Year

Dr. Kenton Morgan, Faucett, Mo. was the recipient of the 2024 Veterinarian of the Year Award at the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association’s (MVMA) Annual Convention held January 25-28 at the Holiday Inn Executive Center, Columbia, Mo. Dr. James Morehead, Lexington, Ky., presented the award.

Dr. Morgan is a 1983 graduate of the University of Missouri-College of Veterinary Medicine. He practiced equine medicine for eleven years before joining Bayer Animal Health where he was a Senior Technical Services Veterinarian. Prior to joining Zoetis, Dr. Morgan managed the Equine Field Professional Services Team at Fort Dodge Animal Health.

He is well known and respected in the equine industry where he has served on numerous committees and task forces. Dr. Morgan currently sits on the MVMA Executive Board, AQHA Research Committee and the advisory committee of the Equine Disease Communication Center. He is a past board member of the AAEP. He has authored white papers/position statements for the AAEP on topics including Veterinary Compounding, Medical Devices and Equine Plasma products. He has also contributed to the reviews of AAEP guidelines regarding equine vaccination.

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. James Sparks Honored With 2024 MVMA President’s Award

Dr. Matt Silvius, MVMA past-president, presented this year’s award to James Sparks, DVM, Parkville, Mo.

Dr. Sparks is owner/practitioner at Eagle Animal Hospital, Riverside, Mo. He graduated from the University of Missouri in 1986 with a bachelor’s degree in animal science. He earned his doctor of veterinary medicine from the same school in 1990. Before graduating, he completed an externship with the chief veterinarian of the Iditarod sled dog race in Alaska.

Dr. Sparks has practiced at Eagle Animal Hospital ever since and enjoys his role as principal owner. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association, and the Kansas City Veterinary Medical Association. His professional interest is focused on companion animal internal medicine. “I love veterinary medicine and surgery because the learning process is never done,” he says. “Every day offers new challenges and opportunities to learn and grow as a veterinarian, parent, husband – strengthening the human animal bond and becoming a better person one day at a time.”

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. Kenton Morgan (right) 2024 MVMA Veterinarian of the Year, with the award’s presenter, Dr. James Morehead.

The MVMA President’s Award was presented to Dr. James Sparks (right), Parkville, Mo at ceremonies held January 27th. Dr. Matt Silvius (left), presented the award.

2024 MVMA OFFICERS

Newly installed MVMA officers:

Dr. Kacie Ulhorn, president, Hermann, Mo.; Dr. David Wilson, president-elect, Columbia, Mo.; Dr. Lynn Martin, Columbia, Mo., vice-president; Dr. Shelia Taylor, secretary-treasurer, Springfield, Mo.; and Dr. Matt Silvius, Riverside, Mo., board chair.

Dr. Linda Hickam Receives 2024

Legislative Leadership Award

The MVMA 2024 Legislative Leadership Award was presented to Dr. Linda Hickam, Thompson, Mo. for her advocacy efforts to increase the funds and number of recipients for the largeanimal student loan program. The award is in 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 resources; and the advancement of public health.

Dr. Hickam is past-Missouri State Veterinarian. She also served as Deputy State Veterinarian and State Epidemiologist. She is a 1990 graduate of the University of Missouri-College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Hickam is presently self-employed.

Dr. Lynn Martin Installed as 2024 Missouri Veterinary Medical Association Vice President; Receives Ortu Stella Award

Dr. Lynn Martin, Columbia, Mo. was installed as vice president at the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association’s (MVMA) Annual Convention held January 25-28 at the Holiday Inn Executive Center, Columbia, Mo.

As Vice President, Dr. Martin’s duties are: to perform the duties of the President and President-Elect in their absence; serve as a member of the Executive Board, Board of Governors and Budget Committee; serve as Co-Chairperson of the Membership Committee; perform other duties as requested by the President and Executive Board; serve as Vice Chairperson of the Convention Program Committee; and keep the Executive Director fully informed.

Dr. Martin also received the MVMA’s Ortu Stella Award. 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 they habitually strive to rise to the occasion.

Dr. Martin grew up in Minnesota spending time in her parent’s mixed animal practice before attending North Dakota State University. She graduated from the University of Missouri in 2014 achieving her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Master of Public Health. Dr. Martin then joined Retama Equine Hospital in San Antonio for an intensive private practice equine internship. In 2015, Dr. Martin returned to the University of Missouri to complete a Large Animal Internal Medicine residency program with an emphasis in equine medicine. She spent two years as a postdoctoral fellow, teaching veterinary students and conducting research for her PhD program in comparative ophthalmology. She is currently an Assistant Teaching Professor of Equine Internal Medicine in the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery at the University of Missouri.

Outside of academia, she is a member of the MVMA Equine, Legislative, and 2024 Convention Planning Committees, and is immediate past chair of the Missouri Horse Council. She is a member of the AVMA, AAEP, ACVIM, AQHA, NCHA, and Missouri Farm Bureau. She resides in central Missouri on a family farm where she and her husband have a row crop operation and raise western performance horses.

David Wilson, DVM

Lynn Martin, DVM

Matt Silvius, DVM

Shelia Taylor, DVM

Kacie Ulhorn, DVM

Dr. Lynn Martin (right) receives the 2024 Ortu Stella Award from Dr. Bruce Whittle.

Dr. Linda Hickam

MVMA Academy Installs Officers; Dr. Kenneth Vroman Receives 2024 Distinguished Service Award

The MVMA Academy installed officers for 2024 at their business meeting held January 27 during the MVMA convention. Officers are: Jessica Gardner, DVM – President, Kearney, Mo. and Laura Moon, DVM - Vice President, Fayette, Mo.

Dr. Kenneth Vroman, Glascow, Mo. received the Academy Distinguished Service Award. The award was presented to Dr. Vroman (with many stories) by Dr. Mac Wilt.

Dr. Vroman is a lifetime-retired member of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA). He was owner/ practitioner of Howard County Veterinary Service, Fayette, Mo. for many years.

He graduated from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 1969. He is a founding member of the MVMA Academy which recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. He is also a member of the MVMA’s Legislative Committee and Missouri Volunteer Veterinary Corps.

MVMA Academy Distinguished Service Award recipients are individuals who rendered meritorious service to promoting and advancing continuing education in the veterinary profession.

MVMA Lifetime Members

Many thanks to the following members for their continued support of the MVMA.

John R. Bates, DVM

Jeffrey Rex Byergo, DVM

Tad B. Coles, DVM

David M. Edwards, DVM

Barbara Ann Eichler, DVM

Jane F. Francka, DVM

Bill J. Hessman, DVM

James P. Howard, DVM

Kendal D. Johnson, DVM

Kevin G. Keegan, DVM

Richard D. Linn, DVM

Albert H. Markway, DVM

Susan McCarty, DVM

Mary E. Meyer, DVM

James P. Morehead, DVM

Kenton Morgan, DVM

Wayne R. Morris, DVM

Carol Palmer, DVM

Ron Palmer, DVM

Kevin J. Reed, DVM

Bruce A. Robertson, DVM

Beverly B. Sherman, DVM

Austin Eugene Story, DVM

B. Kirk Stringer, DVM

Mark T. Van Horn, DVM

Richard W. Vaughan, DVM

Colette C. Wagner-Mann, DVM

Dr. Ronald Cott Receives Richard D. Antweiler Servant Leadership Award

Ronald Cott, DVM, Leawood, Kan., received the Richard D. Antweiler Servant Leadership Award. The award is presented to an individual within the MVMA who exudes servant leadership qualities. Servant leadership is defined as a leadership philosophy built on the belief that the most effective leaders strive to serve others.

Dr. Cott retired as the MU-CVM Associate Dean for Student and Alumni Affairs and Executive Director of Advancement for the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri. He received his DVM from the University of Missouri in 1973. After spending three years in the Army, he entered into private companion animal practice in the Kansas City, Missouri area for the next twenty-five years. In 2001, he was appointed Associate Dean for Student and Alumni Affairs for the College of Veterinary Medicine and in 2008, he was additionally appointed Executive Director of Advancement. During this time, he served as course director for the college’s “Fundamentals of Veterinary Business Management” course and advisor to the Veterinary Business Management Association.

Dr. Cott has graciously shared his wealth of knowledge on Servant Leadership to each of the MVMA’s Power of Ten classes over the last seven years._

In Memory

Don “Doc” Hudson, DVM Mexico, Mo.

Passed Away: November 11, 2023

Survived by his wife, Carole and daughter, Kim

William Michael Harvey, DVM St. Louis, Mo.

Passed Away: January 7, 2024

Survived by his wife, Donna and daughters, Tina and Kimberly.

Dr. Ronald Cott (left) with presenter, Dr. Abby Whiting.

Dr. Kenneth Vroman (left) with presenter, Dr. Mac Wilt.

HIGHLIGHTS AND ACTIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD

Highlights and Actions of the MVMA Executive Board Meeting January 25, 2024 Columbia Mo.

The Missouri Veterinary Medical Association Executive Board met January 25, 2024 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:

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

• Statements from AVMA President-Elect, Dr. Michael Bailey were heard.

• MVMA Delegates to AVMA Chuck Barry, DVM and Carol Ryan, DVM reported to the board. You can read Dr. Barry’s AVMA Delegate report on page 26.

• Dr. Carol Ryan gave an update on her campaign for AVMA District VII Director.

• Dr. Ken Maye, President-Elect from Iowa VMA gave a state report.

• Mo. Veterinary Medial (licensing) Board gave a report reminding veterinarians to complete their required 10 hours of CE; current veterinary client patient relationship required for telemedicine; streamlined license renewal process; online license renewal coming soon; NAVLE test procedures revised, NAVLE testing allowed

3 times per year; license renewal fees will be increasing.

• MVMA Legislative Chair, Dr. Cliff Miller reported on legislation committees recommended positions on current legislation. You can follow the session happenings at www.movma.org/page/ MVMALegislationInfo .

• Rural Veterinary Task Force will be publishing the Quality Life comparison survey this summer.

• RVT Utilization Task Force gave an update about its communications with the Licensing Board regarding utilization tools for veterinarians.

• Gave approval for the MSFQAP Committee to investigate the concept of utilizing the former MFA Health Track Program database.

• Heard a report of the MU College of Veterinary Medicine by Interim Dean Leah Cohn with a thank you to all MVMA members that helped in the pre-screening process; VMDL construction status; CVM specialist needs; standing CT lease

• Reappointed Task Forces included the Rural Veterinary TF and the RVT Utilization TF.

• Dr. Kacie Ulhorn gave a status report on the 2024 convention events and activities.

• The 2023 MVMA election outcome and candidates were reviewed, and new board members were welcomed.

• It was noted that the membership dues increase approved at the fall executive board meeting would be voted on by the membership at the Saturday morning general membership meeting.

• Licensing Board appointments and reappointments are regularly being solicited to the governor by the MVMA.

• MVMA Leadership Conference will be held Saturday, April 13 in Jefferson City. All those past, present, and future leaders are welcome to attend this event. Details can be found on the calendat at movma.org.

• Additional Financial reports were reviewed for the LLC; PAC and Foundation.

MVMA General Membership Meeting Minutes

Saturday, January 27, 2024

Holiday Inn Executive Center – Columbia, Mo.

State of the Profession Forum

MVMA Welcome – Dr. Matt Silvius

MVMPAC Report – Dr. David Gourley

MDA Update – Dr. Steve Strubberg

AVMA Delegate Report – Dr. Chuck Barry

AVMA District IIV Candidate Report – Dr. Carol Ryan

MVMB Report – Dr. Michael Pfander

General Membership Meeting was called to order by President Dr. Matt Silvius at 7:00 am

I. Minutes of Last Meeting

Dr. Shelia Taylor, Secretary-Treasurer, presented minutes from the January 28, 2023 MVMA General Membership Meeting.

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

II. Financial Reports

Dr. Shelia Taylor, Secretary-Treasurer, presented the 2023 financial statement. As of December 31, 2023, the MVMA reported $432,788.68 in bank accounts and Certificates of Deposit, plus $195,426.39 in receivables, fixed and other assets for total assets of $628,215.07.

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

III. Dues Increase

Dr. Matt Silvius reported that the MVMA Executive Board, after careful deliberation of needs and resources of the association, proposed a $19 increase to regular active dues, with a prorated increase to the dues of other member types.

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

IV. Executive Board Report. Executive Board Chairman, Dr. Ed Migneco presented the Executive Board Report from the Thursday, January 25, 2024 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.

VII. Announcement of the Election of 2024 MVMA Officers and New Board Members

Dr. Ed Migneco presented the results of the 2024 Officer Election.

They were as follows:

For Officers:

President, Dr. Kacie Ulhorn • President-Elect, Dr. David Wilson • Vice President, Dr. Lynn Martin Secretary/Treasurer, Dr. Shelia Taylor • Chairman of the Board, Dr. Matt Silvius

We wish to graciously thank Dr. Julie King, and Dr. Erica Nowlin for participating in our democratic process. We are very grateful and look forward to their continued involvement in the future.

New or re-elected MVMA Executive Board Members were as follows:

Dr. Jeff Sparks, NCVMA • Dr. Jessica Stroupe, WCVMA

New or re-elected At-Large Delegates were as follows:

Dr. Melissa Boldan, WCVMA • Dr. Jamie Hall, ECVMA • Dr. Sarah Reinkemeyer, ECVMA

AVMA Past-President, Dr. Clark Fobian, installed the new officers and board members

Receiving Retiring Board Member and Committee Chair Plaques and/or Certificates were:

Dr. Lynn Martin, At-Large Delegate • Dr. Jason Nickell, At-Large Delegate

Dr. Dan Tappmeyer, MSFQAP Committee Chair • Dr. Tom Lenz, Animal Welfare Co-Chair

Dr. Peggy Callow, Animal Welfare Co-Chair

In accordance with the MVMA Constitution & Bylaws, Immediate Past-President Dr. Matt Silvius became the MVMA Executive Board Chairman. Dr. Kacie Ulhorn presented him with a Retiring President plaque for his service to the MVMA.

Meeting Adjourned at 8:20 a.m.

Respectfully submitted by Dr. Shelia Taylor Secretary/Treasurer

2024 MVMA

Academy Members

The Missouri Veterinary Medical Association Academy is the continuing education arm of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association. Its members are those MVMA members who have met or exceeded the Academy’s membership requirements of 40 hours of CE and have applied for Academy membership.

There is no cost to join and be recognized for your efforts. For more on the membership process, go to www.movma.org/page/Academy.

Chuck Barry • Lonnie Blum

Stephanie Brennan • Molly Briggs

Sally Burd • Kris Clements

Jessica Dean • Peggy Fisher

Jessica Gardner • Tamara Gull

Mark Hale • Marcy Hammerle

Julie King • Elizabeth Kistner

Victoria Knight • Praveena Kolli

Doug Krofft • Heather Kvitko-White

Cody Lewis • Richard Linn

Lynn Martin • Elizabeth Marziani

Susan McCarty • Edward Migneco

Ryan Montgomery • Laura Moon

Christina Nelson • Stacey Nickell

Erica Nowlin • Raymond Pottios

Scott Read • Mara Reynolds

Pete Rucker • Carol Ryan

Garett Schaefer • Matthew Silvius

Maureen Sutter • Shelia Taylor

Todd Taylor • Brett Ward

Bruce Whittle • McKenna Wingerd

Academy Lifetime Members:

Philip Brown • Ronald Brown

Roger Dozier • Raymond (R.C.) Ebert

Tony Martin • Linda Scorse

Steven Lewis Smith • Eugene Ulmanis

Kenneth Vroman • Mac Wilt

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Theileria Orientalis: An Emerging Cattle Disease in Missouri

Craig Payne, DVM, MS Veterinary Extension - University of Missouri

Theileria orientalis (ikeda genotype) is a protozoal organism that is relatively new to the United States. It was first discovered in a cow calf herd in Virginia in 2017 and the first case in Missouri occurred in 2023. As of February 1, 2024, there have been six counties with confirmed cases: Bates, Howell, Oregon, Platte, Shelby and Webster.

This protozoan primarily affects cattle, and the pathogenesis and symptoms of the disease it causes are almost identical to Anaplasmosis. However, a key difference is that symptoms associated with Anaplasmosis are seldom seen in cattle less than 2 years of age whereas symptoms associated with Theileria are seen in both calves and adults.

Transmission primarily occurs through the Asian Longhorned Tick (ALT) but other insect vectors such as biting flies, lice and other tick species have been implicated. Transmission can also occur through blood contaminated equipment and transplacental transmission has been documented as well.

There are currently no antibiotics approved in the U.S. for treatment, control, or prevention of this disease. Veterinarians have used injectable oxytetracycline in some instances, but treatment response is reported to be variable.

Management practices to control the disease include controlling ALT populations, changing needles and disinfecting blood contaminated equipment between animals, quarantine and testing of new animals, and eliminating carrier animals from a herd if prevalence is low. The MU Veterinary Diagnostic Lab offers a PCR test exclusively for T. orientalis or in combination with Anaplasma marginale. Additional information about this disease can be found at: https://extension.missouri.edu/publications/g2113

Asian Longhorn Tick: Nymph and adult female, top view.

your trusted pair for protection

HEARTGARD® Plus (ivermectin/pyrantel) and NexGard® (afoxolaner) are designed with compliance in mind to keep your patients protected every month, year-round.

HEARTGARD® Plus and NexGard® are both formulated with the #1 tastes dogs prefer. 1,2

Dog owners pairing HEARTGARD Plus with NexGard were the most likely to purchase 12 months of protection versus other common brand pairings in a 2020 assessment of parasiticide purchases in veterinary clinics.*3

Over 2 billion doses of HEARTGARD Plus, and over 270 million doses of NexGard have been prescribed.4,5

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: HEARTGARD Plus is well tolerated. All dogs should be tested for heartworm infection before starting a preventive program. Following the use of HEARTGARD Plus, digestive and neurological side effects have rarely been reported. For more information, please see full prescribing information or visit www.HEARTGARDClinic.com.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: NexGard is for use in dogs only. The most frequently reported adverse reactions include vomiting, pruritus, lethargy, diarrhea, and lack of appetite. The safe use of NexGard in pregnant, breeding, or lactating dogs has not been evaluated. Use with caution in dogs with a history of seizures or neurologic disorders. For more information, please see full prescribing information or visit www.NexGardClinic.com.

*Assessment was conducted by IDEXX® and leveraged veterinary clinic PIMS transaction level data for 2020. This analysis included veterinary practices with consistent data from 2018 to 2020. To be included, patients needed to have at least one parasiticide transaction in 2019 and 2020. The analysis was limited to loyal patients, where loyalty was defined as having one flea/tick control brand during the full three-year period.

1. Data on file at Boehringer Ingelheim. 2. Data on file at Boehringer Ingelheim. 3. Data on file at IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. Westbrook, Maine USA. 4. Data on file at Boehringer Ingelheim.

5. Data on file at Boehringer Ingelheim.

HEARTGARD® and the Dog & Hand logo® are registered trademarks of Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc. NexGard® is a registered trademark and FRONTLINE VET LABS™ is a trademark of the Boehringer Ingelheim Group. ©2022 Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc., Duluth, GA. All rights reserved. US-PET-0899-2021

CHEWABLES

CAUTION: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

INDICATIONS: For use in dogs to prevent canine heartworm disease by eliminating the tissue stage of heartworm larvae (Dirofilaria immitis) for a month (30 days) after infection and for the treatment and control of roundworms (Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina) and hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum, Uncinaria stenocephala, Ancylostoma braziliense).

DOSAGE: HEARTGARD® Plus (ivermectin/pyrantel) should be administered orally at monthly intervals at the recommended minimum dose level of 6 mcg of ivermectin per kilogram (2.72 mcg/lb) and 5 mg of pyrantel (as pamoate salt) per kg (2.27 mg/lb) of body weight. The recommended dosing schedule for prevention of canine heartworm disease and for the treatment and control of roundworms and hookworms is as follows:

Color Coding 0n

Dog Chewables Ivermectin Pyrantel Foil Backing

HEARTGARD® Plus is recommended for dogs 6 weeks of age and older. For dogs over 100 lbs use the appropriate combination of these chewables.

ADMINISTRATION: Remove only one chewable at a time from the foil-backed blister card. Return the card with the remaining chewables to its box to protect the product from light. Because most dogs find HEARTGARD® Plus palatable, the product can be offered to the dog by hand. Alternatively, it may be added intact to a small amount of dog food. The chewable should be administered in a manner that encourages the dog to chew, rather than to swallow without chewing.

Chewables may be broken into pieces and fed to dogs that normally swallow treats whole.

Care should be taken that the dog consumes the complete dose, and treated animals should be observed for a few minutes after administration to ensure that part of the dose is not lost or rejected. If it is suspected that any of the dose has been lost, redosing is recommended.

HEARTGARD® Plus should be given at monthly intervals during the period of the year when mosquitoes (vectors), potentially carrying infective heartworm larvae, are active. The initial dose must be given within a month (30 days) after the dog’s first exposure to mosquitoes. The final dose must be given within a month (30 days) after the dog’s last exposure to mosquitoes.

When replacing another heartworm preventive product in a heartworm disease preventive program, the first dose of

HEARTGARD® Plus must be given within a month (30 days) of the last dose of the former medication.

If the interval between doses exceeds a month (30 days), the efficacy of ivermectin can be reduced. Therefore, for optimal performance, the chewable must be given once a month on or about the same day of the month. If treatment is delayed, whether by a few days or many, immediate treatment with HEARTGARD® Plus and resumption of the recommended dosing regimen minimizes the opportunity for the development of adult heartworms.

Monthly treatment with HEARTGARD® Plus also provides effective treatment and control of roundworms (T. canis, T. leonina) and hookworms (A. caninum, U. stenocephala, A. braziliense). Clients should be advised of measures to be taken to prevent reinfection with intestinal parasites.

EFFICACY: HEARTGARD® Plus Chewables, given orally using the recommended dose and regimen, are effective against the tissue larval stage of D. immitis for a month (30 days) after infection and, as a result, prevent the development of the adult stage. HEARTGARD® Plus Chewables are also effective against canine roundworms (T. canis, T. leonina) and hookworms (A. caninum, U. stenocephala, A. braziliense).

ACCEPTABILITY: In acceptability and field trials, HEARTGARD® Plus was shown to be an acceptable oral dosage form that was consumed at first offering by the majority of dogs.

PRECAUTIONS: All dogs should be tested for existing heartworm infection before starting treatment with HEARTGARD® Plus which is not effective against adult D. immitis. Infected dogs must be treated to remove adult heartworms and microfilariae before initiating a program with HEARTGARD® Plus. While some microfilariae may be killed by the ivermectin in HEARTGARD® Plus at the recommended dose level, HEARTGARD® Plus is not effective for microfilariae clearance. A mild hypersensitivity-type reaction, presumably due to dead or dying microfilariae and particularly involving a transient diarrhea, has been observed in clinical trials with ivermectin alone after treatment of some dogs that have circulating microfilariae.

Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.

In case of ingestion by humans, clients should be advised to contact a physician immediately. Physicians may contact a Poison Control Center for advice concerning cases of ingestion by humans.

Store between 68°F - 77°F (20° - 25°C). Excursions between 59°F - 86°F (15° - 30°C) are permitted. Protect product from light.

ADVERSE REACTIONS: In clinical field trials with HEARTGARD® Plus, vomiting or diarrhea within 24 hours of dosing was rarely observed (1.1% of administered doses). The following adverse reactions have been reported following the use of HEARTGARD®: depression/lethargy, vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea, mydriasis, ataxia, staggering, convulsions and hypersalivation.

To report suspected adverse drug events, for technical assistance, or to obtain a copy of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS), contact Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc. at 1-888-637-4251. For additional information about adverse drug experience reporting for animal drugs, contact FDA at 1-888-FDA-VETS, or www.fda.gov/reportanimalae.

SAFETY: HEARTGARD® Plus has been shown to be bioequivalent to HEARTGARD®, with respect to the bioavailability of ivermectin. The dose regimens of HEARTGARD® Plus and HEARTGARD® are the same with regard to ivermectin (6 mcg/ kg). Studies with ivermectin indicate that certain dogs of the Collie breed are more sensitive to the effects of ivermectin administered at elevated dose levels (more than 16 times the target use level) than dogs of other breeds. At elevated doses, sensitive dogs showed adverse reactions which included mydriasis, depression, ataxia, tremors, drooling, paresis, recumbency, excitability, stupor, coma and death. HEARTGARD® demonstrated no signs of toxicity at 10 times the recommended dose (60 mcg/kg) in sensitive Collies. Results of these trials and bioequivalency studies, support the safety of HEARTGARD® products in dogs, including Collies, when used as recommended.

HEARTGARD® Plus has shown a wide margin of safety at the recommended dose level in dogs, including pregnant or breeding bitches, stud dogs and puppies aged 6 or more weeks. In clinical trials, many commonly used flea collars, dips, shampoos, anthelmintics, antibiotics, vaccines and steroid preparations have been administered with HEARTGARD® Plus in a heartworm disease preventive program.

In one trial, where some pups had parvovirus, there was a marginal reduction in efficacy against intestinal nematodes, possibly due to a change in intestinal transit time.

HOW SUPPLIED: HEARTGARD® Plus is available in three dosage strengths (See DOSAGE section) for dogs of different weights. Each strength comes in convenient cartons of 1, 6 and 12 chewables.

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Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc. Duluth, GA 30096

Approved by FDA under NADA # 140-971

HEARTGARD® and the Dog & Hand logo® are registered trademarks of Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc. ©2022 Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc.

All Rights Reserved.

Rev. 05-2020

1050-1999-06.

US-PET-0199-2020-V3.

Brief Summary: Before using NexGard® (afoxolaner) Chewables, please consult the product insert, a summary of which follows.

CAUTION: Federal (USA) law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Description: NexGard is a soft chewable for oral administration to dogs and puppies according to their weight. Each chewable is formulated to provide a minimum afoxolaner dosage of 1.14 mg/lb (2.5 mg/kg).

Indications: NexGard kills adult fleas and is indicated for the treatment and prevention of flea infestations (Ctenocephalides felis), and the treatment and control of Ixodes scapularis, Dermacentor variabilis, Amblyomma americanum, and Rhipicephalus sanguineus infestations in dogs and puppies 8 weeks of age and older, weighing 4 pounds of body weight or greater, for one month. NexGard is indicated for the prevention of Borrelia burgdorferi infections as a direct result of killing Ixodes scapularis vector ticks.

Dosage and Administration: NexGard is given orally once a month, at the minimum dosage of 1.14 mg/lb (2.5 mg/kg). See full product insert for dosing table and details.

Warnings: Not for use in humans. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, contact a physician immediately. Keep NexGard in a secure location out of reach of dogs, cats, and other animals to prevent accidental ingestion or overdose.

Precautions: Afoxolaner is a member of the isoxazoline class. This class has been associated with neurologic adverse reactions including tremors, ataxia, and seizures. Seizures have been reported in dogs receiving isoxazoline class drugs, even in dogs without a history of seizures. Use with caution in dogs with a history of seizures or neurologic disorders.

The safe use of NexGard in breeding, pregnant or lactating dogs has not been evaluated.

Adverse Reactions: In a well-controlled US field study, which included a total of 333 households and 615 treated dogs (415 administered afoxolaner; 200 administered active control), no serious adverse reactions were observed with NexGard.

Over the 90-day study period, all observations of potential adverse reactions were recorded. The most frequent reactions reported at an incidence of >1% within any of the three months of observations are presented in the following table.

Table 1: Dogs with Adverse Reactions.

1 Number of dogs in the afoxolaner treatment group with the identified abnormality.

2 Number of dogs in the control group with the identified abnormality.

In the US field study, one dog with a history of seizures experienced a seizure on the same day after receiving the first dose and on the same day after receiving the second dose of NexGard. This dog experienced a third seizure one week after receiving the third dose. The dog remained enrolled and completed the study. Another dog with a history of seizures had a seizure 19 days after the third dose of NexGard. The dog remained enrolled and completed the study. A third dog with a history of seizures received NexGard and experienced no seizures throughout the study.

Post-Approval Experience (July 2018): The following adverse events are based on postapproval adverse drug experience reporting. Not all adverse events are reported to FDA/CVM. It is not always possible to reliably estimate the adverse event frequency or establish a causal relationship to product exposure using these data.

The following adverse events reported for dogs are listed in decreasing order of reporting frequency for NexGard: Vomiting, pruritus, lethargy, diarrhea (with and without blood), anorexia, seizure, hyperactivity/restlessness, panting, erythema, ataxia, dermatitis (including rash, papules), allergic reactions (including hives, swelling), and tremors.

Effectiveness: See full product insert for details regarding Effectiveness.

Animal Safety: In a margin of safety study, NexGard was administered orally to 8 to 9-week-old Beagle puppies at 1, 3, and 5 times the maximum exposure dose for a total of six treatments. There were no clinically-relevant effects related to treatment on physical examination, body weight, food consumption, clinical pathology (hematology, clinical chemistries, or coagulation tests), gross pathology, histopathology or organ weights. Vomiting occurred throughout the study, with a similar incidence in the treated and control groups, including one dog in the 5x group that vomited four hours after treatment.

In a well-controlled field study, no adverse reactions were observed from the concomitant use of NexGard with other medications.

Contact Information: For a copy of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) or to report suspected adverse drug events, contact Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc. at 1-888-637-4251. For additional information about adverse drug experience reporting for animal drugs, contact FDA at 1-888-FDA-VETS or www.fda.gov/reportanimalae.

The information provided here is not comprehensive. The full FDA-approved product insert is available at www.nexgardfordogs.com. Consult your veterinarian for further information.

Product approved by FDA under NADA # 141-406

Marketed by: Frontline Vet Labs™, a Division of Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc. Duluth, GA 30096

NexGard® is a registered trademark and FRONTLINE VET LABS™ is a trademark of the Boehringer Ingelheim Group.

©2020 Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc.

All rights reserved.

Reference package insert: 1050-4493-10 Rev. 06/2020

Brief summary preparation date: 08/2022 US-PET-0735-2020-V2

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2024 leadership directory

MVMA Executive Board Officers

President

Kacie Ulhorn, DVM 2094 Highway 100 Hermann, MO 65041

573-486-2515 • kulhorn@gmail.com

President-Elect

David Wilson, DVM 6621 E. Bass Ln. Columbia, MO 65201 573-823-9407 • wilsonda@missouri.edu

Vice-President

Lynn Martin, DVM 1520 E. Rollins St. Columbia, MO 65211 573-882-3513 • martinlyn@missouri.edu

Secretary-Treasurer

Shelia L. Taylor, DVM 2878 S Eldon Ave., Springfield MO 65807 417-447-8245 • shelia9012@yahoo.com

Board Chair

Matthew Silvius, DVM 4825 NW Gateway Riverside, MO 64150 816-741-2345 • mss1195@gmail.com

District Delegates

Northwest District

Kenton Morgan, DVM

111 SE 4th Street Faucett, Missouri 64448

913-526-6298 • momuledr@gmail.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

Greater St. Louis District

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

East Central District

Justin Berger, DVM 16320 County Road 8410 Rolla, MO 65401

573-364-7100 • muledoc@fidnet.com

Southwest District

Julie King, DVM 29 N. Wintergreen Rd Branson, MO 65616

Tel: (417) 337-9777 • king84.jk@gmail.com

Southeast District

Sean Byrd, DVM 2139 Megan Dr. Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

573-334-6283 • skyview@skyviewvet.net

At-Large Delegates

Melissa Boldan, DVM 3500 Teakwood Court Columbia, MO 65203

573-514-5574 • mboldan3@gmail.com

Jamie Hall, DVM 9265 State Road C Mokane, MO 65059 309-506-6247• jlshall1027@gmail.com

Sarah Reinkemeyer, DVM 3836 Highway T Koeltztown, MO 65048 573-680-1922

sarah.reinkemeyer@mda.mo.gov

Ex-Officio Members

Leah Cohn, DVM

Interim Dean, MU-College of Veterinary Medicine 1600 E. Rollins Rd., W-203 Columbia, MO 65211

573-882-3768 • cohnl@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

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

Brody Brown brodybrown01@gmail.com

Student Board Member

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

Leah Cohn, DVM, West Central

Rachel Cook, DVM, East Central

Roger Dozier, DVM, East Central

Peggy Fisher, DVM, Southeast

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

John Bates DVM, Chair, Greater St. Louis

Frankie Lynn Bowers, DVM, Southwest

Phil Brown, DVM, Southwest

Peggy Callow, DVM, Southwest

Marcy Hammerle, DVM, Greater St. Louis

Linda Hickam, DVM, Northeast

Lawrence Kovac, DVM, Kansas City

Abbie Knudsen, DVM, East Central

Kellien Kuschel, DVM, West Central

Tom Lenz, DVM, Greater Kansas City

Chelsea Mathews, DVM, West Central

Cynthia McDowell, DVM, Southeast

James Mrkvicka, DVM, Northwest

Jamilon Niemann, DVM, Greater St. Louis

Sadie Scott, DVM, Kansas City

Jill Stohs, DVM, Kansas City

Steve Strubberg, DVM, East Central

Jamie Woodworth, DVM, Greater St. Louis

Convention Planning Committee

David Wilson, DVM, Chair, West Central

Matt Silvius, DVM, Greater Kansas City

Jessica Jacquin, DVM, East Central

Erica Nowlin, DVM, Greater Kansas City

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Shelia Taylor, DVM, Southwest

Stephanie Gilliam, RVT

Cindy Cravens, DVM, West Central

Catherine Webb, DVM, Northeast

Laura Moon, DVM, West Central

Tim Evans, DVM, West Central

Kacie Ulhorn, DVM, East Central

Lynn Martin, DVM, West Central

Emergency Management and Public Health Committee

Cathy Vogelweid, DVM, Chair, West Central

John Bates, DVM, Greater St. Louis

Peggy Callow, DVM, Greater St. Louis

Peggy Fisher, DVM, Southeast

Ashley French, DVM, East 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

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

Karen Smith, DVM, Southwest

Randel Smith, DVM, Southeast

Tyler Sneft, DVM, West Central

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

Tom Lenz, DVM, Greater Kansas City

Lynn Martin, 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

Gabby Balaa, Member-Student

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

Tom Lenz, DVM, Kansas City

Lynn Martin, DVM, West Central

Stacy Martin-Beamer, DVM, Northwest

Sean McCaul, DVM, Northwest

Erica Nowlin, DVM, Greater Kansas City

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

John Groves, DVM, East Central

Richard Kent, DVM, North Central

Brent Lower, DVM, Southwest

Tony Martin, DVM, West 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

Matt Silvius, DVM, Co-chair, St. Louis

Lynn Martin, DVM, Co-chair, West Central

Christi Belew, DVM, Greater Kansas City

Tim Ellis, DVM, Greater St. Louis

Mel Falk, DVM, Greater Kansas City

Jessica Farris, DVM, Greater St. Louis

Dan Goehl, DVM, Northeast

Marcy Hammerle, DVM, Greater St. Louis

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

Kacie Ulhorn, East Central

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

Stacey Beddoe, DVM, East Central

Susan Boedges, DVM, Northeast

Brody Brown - Student-Member

Peggy Callow, DVM, Southwest

Elizabeth Wells, DVM, Greater St. Louis

Kelsey Fisher, DVM, West Central

Marcy Hammerle, DVM, Greater St. Louis

Abigail Hilton, West Central

Victoria Landing, DVM, Southeast

Andrea Lohr, Member-student

Justin Nash, DVM, East Central

Sara Nguyentran, Member-Student

Christopher Olson, DVM, Kansas City

Sonja Perry, DVM West Central

Natalie Powell, Northwest, Member-Student

Kendall Puga, Member-Student

Charlie Robinson, DVM, Southwest

Catherine Ruggiero, DVM, West Central

Lauren Shipp, DVM, East Central

Shelia Taylor, DVM, Southwest

Michelle Thornberry, DVM, Greater St. Louis

Carly Vandas, DVM, Greater St. Louis

Hunter Wallace, DVM Southwest

Abigail Whiting, DVM, Greater St. Louis

Robbie Schmidt, Member-Student

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

Jamie Hall, DVM, East Central

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

Sarah Mueller, DVM, Greater St. Louis

James Crago, DVM, East Central

Aarah Craig, DVM, Greater St. Louis

Clark Fobian, DVM, West Central

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

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, Greater Kansas City

Erica Nowlin, DVM, Greater 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: Rochelle Meteer, DVM, Hermann, Mo.

President Elect: Vacant

Secretary/Treaurer: Patricia Homeyer, DVM, New Haven, Mo.

West Central District

President: Lauren Delaney, DVM, Columbia, Mo.

Vice President: Vacant

Secretary-Treasurer: Vacant

North Central District

President: Bruce Whittle, DVM, Trenton, Mo.

Vice President: Doug Cleveland, DVM, Brookfield, Mo.

Secretary-Treasurer: John Sheerman, DVM, Marceline, Mo.

Northeast District

President: Catherine Webb, DVM, Macon, Mo.

Vice President: Vacant

Secretary/Treasurer: Mac Wilt, DVM, Paris, Mo

Northwest District

President: Tyler Rolofson, DVM, Savannah, Mo.

Vice President: Johanna Wombwell, DVM, St. Joseph, Mo.

Secretary-Treasurer: Mark Gutzmer, DVM, Saint Joseph, Mo.

Southeast District

President: Sean Byrd, DVM, Cape Girardeau, Mo.

Vice President: Karen Fieser, DVM, Millersville, Mo.

Southwest District

President: Charlie Robinson, DVM, Bolivar, Mo.

Vice President: Michael Bloss, DVM, Aurora, Mo.

Kansas City District

President: Jay Dyke, DVM Lee’s Summit,Mo.

President Elect: Valerie Partch, Smithville, Mo.

Vice President: Stephanie Bonnette, DVM, Platte City, Mo.

Secretary-Treasurer: Erica Nowlin, DVM, Blue Springs, Mo.

Greater Saint Louis District

President: Courtney Banziger, DVM, St. Louis, Mo.

Vice President: Maggie Dillon, DVM, St. Louis, Mo.

Treasurer: Seth Williams, DVM, St. Louis, Mo.

Secertary: Alicia Marquart, DVM, St. Louis, Mo.

Membership Chair: Kris Clements, DVM, Chesterfield, Mo.

Program Chair: Jennifer Wardlaw, St. Louis, Mo.

MVMA Academy Officers

President: Jessica Gardner, DVM, Kearney, Mo.

Vice President: Laura Moon, DVM, Fayette, 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

David Wilson, DVM, West Central

Scott Fray, DVM, West Central

Kacie Ulhorn, DVM, East Central

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, Co-Chair

Scott Fray, DVM, Co-Chair

Marcy Hammerle, DVM, Vice-Chair

Bruce Addison, Secretary/Treasurer

Trenton Boyd, Museum Director

Caitlin Dewilde, DVM, Board Member

George Fischer, DVM, Board Member

Chad McNeal, DVM, Board Member

Edward Migneco, DVM, Board Member

James Montgomery, DVM, Board Member

Cindy Vedder, DVM, Board Member

Erica Nowlin, DVM, Per Annum

Catherine Webb, DVM, Per Annum

Missouri Veterinary Medical Board

Michael Pfander, DVM, Chair

Bill Jones, DVM, Vice Chair

Linda Scorse, DVM, Member

Galin Ericson, DVM, Member

Christopher Rohlfing, Public Member

Steve Strubberg, DVM State Veterinarian, Ex-officio

MU-College of Veterinary Medicine

Class Liaisons

Natalie Powell, 2024, Co-liaison

Abigail Hilton, 2024, Co-liaison

Sara Nguyentran, 2025, Co-liaison

Rebecca Keisel, 2025, Co-liaison

Caroline Shaw, 2026

Makayla Clark, 2027, Co-liaison

Angelina Johnson, 2027, Co-liaison

2024 MVMA Award Winners

Veterinarian of the Year Award:

Kenton Morgan, DVM, Faucett, Mo.

President’s Award:

James Sparks, DVM, Parkville, Mo.

Richard D. Antweiler Servant Leadership Award

Ronald Cott, DVM, Leawood, Kan., Ortu Stella Award

Lynn Martin, DVM, Columbia, Mo.

MVMA 2024 Legislative Leadership Award

Linda Hickam, DVM, Thompson, Mo.

Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation

Distinguished Service Award:

Philip Brown, DVM, Springfield, Mo

MVMA Academy Distinguished Service Award: Kenneth Vroman, DVM, Glascow, Mo

2024 Lifetime Members

John R. Bates, DVM

Jeffrey Rex Byergo, DVM

Tad B. Coles, DVM

David M. Edwards, DVM

Barbara Ann Eichler, DVM

Jane F. Francka, DVM

Bill J. Hessman, DVM

James P. Howard, DVM

Kendal D. Johnson, DVM

Kevin G. Keegan, DVM

Richard D. Linn, DVM

Albert H. Markway, DVM

Susan McCarty, DVM

Mary E. Meyer, DVM

James P. Morehead, DVM

Kenton Morgan, DVM

Wayne R. Morris, DVM

Carol Palmer, DVM

Ron Palmer, DVM

Kevin J. Reed, DVM

Bruce A. Robertson, DVM

Beverly B. Sherman, DVM

Austin Eugene Story, DVM

B. Kirk Stringer, DVM

Mark T. Van Horn, DVM

Richard W. Vaughan, DVM

Colette C. Wagner-Mann, DVM

2022-23 Animal Archives

Pet of the Year: “Grant”

Owner: Cathy Forand

Honored by: Grantview Animal Hospital

Helpful Resources

Agricultural Security & Operations

Merrel Breyer, Agri-Security Specialist (573) 522-1802

American Assn. of Veterinary State Boards

James Penrod, CAE, FASLA, Executive Director

4601 Central St., Kansas City MO 64111 816-931-1504 • 816-931-1604 (Fax)

American Veterinary Medical Association

1931 N. Meacham Rd., Suite 100 Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360

800-248-2862 • 847-925-1329 (Fax)

AVMA Executive Board District VII Rep. Chuck Lemme, DVM 819 Fernwood Dr. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

ISU75DVM@msn.com

AVMA Governmental Relations Division 1910 Sunderland Place, NW Washington DC 20056-1642

800-321-1473 • 202-842-4360 (Fax)

Drug Enforcement Administration

317 South 16th Street St. Louis, MO 63103 314-538-4600

Equine Clinic, Large Animal Clinic, & Small Animal Clinic, Veterinary Teaching Hospital

900 E. Campus Dr., Columbia, MO 65211 573-882-7821 • 573-882-4589 (After Hours/Emerg.)

Missouri Department of Agriculture

Jefferson City Diagnostic Laboratory

101 N. Chestnut St., Jefferson City, MO 65101

573-751-3460 • 573-751-5279

Missouri Department of Agriculture Springfield Diagnostic Laboratory

Beth Melton, Manager

P.O. Box 2510, Springfield, MO 65801 417-895-6863 • 417-831-4766 (Fax)

Missouri Board of Pharmacy

Kimberly A. Grinston, JD Executive Director (573) 751-0093

E-mail: kimberly.grinston@pr.mo.gov

Missouri Bureau of Narcotics & Dangerous Drugs (controlled substances information) EJ Jackson, Administrator

P.O. Box 570

1500 Southridge Drive Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570 573-751-6321 • 573-526-2569 (Fax) bndd@health.mo.gov

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 • molly.baker@health.mo.gov Monica Beddoe • monica.beddoe@ mo.gov.gov

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. Leah Cohn, Interim Dean

W-203 Vet. Med. Bldg. Columbia MO 65211

573-882-3768 • 573-884-5044 (Fax)

MU-Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab

901 E. Campus Loop Columbia, MO 65211

573-882-6811 or 1-800-862-8635

USDA-APHIS-VS

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Upcoming CE & Events

April 2024

6 37th Annual MU-CVM Gentle Doctor Benefit. To be held at the Holiday Inn Executive Center, 2200 Interstate 70 Dr. SW, Columbia, Mo. 65203.

13 MVMA Leadership Conference. Courtyard by Marriott, Jefferson City, Mo. Register online at www.movma.org.

14 MVMA Spring Executive Board Meeting. Courtyard by Marriott, Jefferson City, Mo.

19-21 MVTRA Spring Trail Ride. Brushy Creek Lodge, Black, Mo. Over 130 Miles of trails in Mark Twain National Forest. Go to: www.movma.org.

May 2024

4 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.

10 MU-CVM Graduation. 2 p.m. in Jesse Hall. Columbia, Mo.

5-11 National Pet Week. Get your clinic involved by celebrating the human/animal bond. Go to www. petweek.org.

21-25 AVMA Convention held in Austin, Texas

Associate Member

News Briefs

Addison Biological Laboratory, Inc. is pleased to announce an additional package size for our MAXI/GUARD® Oral Cleansing Wipes! In addition to the current jar of 100 wipes, we will now offer the product in a foil pouch containing 10 oral wipes; MAXI/ GUARD® Oral Cleansing Wipes, 10 pack.

Our market research has found that many veterinary clinics are already repackaging MAXI/GUARD® Oral Wipes from the 100-count jar into smaller Ziplock packages. We have had a consistent and strong demand from veterinarians for a professionally packaged “sample size”. The new 10 packs can be positioned as a free sample to stimulate further sales of the 100 count jars and as a less expensive retail offering.

For more information, please contact Karlin Yaeger at 800-3312530 or kyaeger@addisonlabs.com .

New USP guidelines are here! It’s time to Switch to a 503B like Epicur Pharma! As of 11/1, new USP guidelines are limiting beyond-use dates on drugs compounded at all 503A compounding pharmacies. These requirements do not apply to 503B outsourcing facilities like Epicur Pharma. Instead they use longer/proven expiration dates validated by the current Good Manufacturing Practice regulations enforced by the FDA and will continue to have an expiration date of up to 365 days. Learn more!

Axiota Animal Health. Trace minerals are an essential element of the body’s immune system. With weaning time, many producers will be giving vaccines to help protect against disease. In order for cattle to develop immunity after receiving these vaccines, the body requires proper energy, protein, and trace minerals. Unlike oral drenches, injectable trace minerals are able to reach peak quantities in the blood stream within 8-10 hours after injection assuring that the animal has the proper trace minerals for the body to produce antibodies against the antigens found in the vaccine. This spring make sure to add Multimin® 90, an injectable source of zinc, copper, manganese and selenium, to your protocol to get the most out of your vaccines. From Craig J. Louder, DVM, Technical Services Veterinarian at Axiota Animal Health

Lazerware, Inc., is the Veterinary Technology Services & Support company that has helped Missouri Veterinarians since early 2002. We enjoyed exhibiting at the convention in January, thank you to those that came by our booth, visited, and entered to WIN the new LG monitor. Our solution allows you to focus on what is most important; your practice. It’s often difficult to rely on in-house staff or software companies that struggle to deliver the necessary efficiency, reliability, and expertise your practice desires. You’ll no longer wonder if your internet, network, and credit card systems are professionally secured against attacks. www.lazerwareinc.com 800235-4448

Whatarethecurrentmarketconditions?

“Whatisthecurrentmarketforsellingmypractice?”,thisisaquestionwegetaskedevery weekfromprospectivesellers.

Thereare12millionbabyboomerswhoownbusinessesandwillneedtoexitownership,in someway,overthenext15years.Letʼssay50%ofthemclosetheirdoorsortransfer ownershiptotheirkids/employees.Thisleaves6millionbusinesshittingthemarketforan averageof400,000businesseseachyear!

Prettymucheveryclientwehaveislookingtohireanotherveterinarianifnotmorethanone. Wearefacedwithasimilarissue-findingveterinarianswhowanttobuyhospitals.

Corporatepurchasersarestillbuyinghospitalsbutaremuchmoreselectivethanwhatthey wereacoupleofyearsago,andtheearningsmultipletheyarewillingtopayhasdeclined fromthepeak.

ThePerfectStorm

•Babyboomersareexitingtheworkforceat10,000peopleaday!Theyoungergenerations havefewerpopulationnumbers.Theresimplyarenʼtenoughpeopletoreplacetheexiting boomers.

•Babyboomerswouldoftenwork50-70hours/weekwhiletheyoungergenerationshave differentpriorities,andmanyprefertowork30-40hours/week.Thismeansittakes nearlytwooftheyoungergenerationtocompletetheequivalentworkofoneboomer.

•Babyboomerswereoftenoneincomefamilieswiththehusbandearningtheincomeand thewifebeingthehomecaretaker.Therefore,itwascommonforhusbandstowork 50-70hours/weekbecausewivesweremanaginghomelife.Theshiftofourindustryto nowbeingfemaledominated,hasthesewomensplittingtheirtimebetweentheir professionandtheirresponsibilitiesathomewhichissignificantlydifferentthanwhatthe boomersexperienced.

Theseissueswillaffecteveryindustry,notjustourveterinaryindustry.

HowtoBestPrepare

•Startthesellingprocessearlier!Itmaytake3-5yearsorlongertofindabuyer.

•Understandtheremightnotbeabuyerforeverypractice,includingyours.Make alternativeplansforyourretirementfundingintheeventthatyouareunabletosellyour hospital.

•LearntheFairMarketValueofyourhospitalnow!Wecaneducateyouonyourstrengths andweaknessestohelpyouimproveandgrowyourvalue.Contactustoday!

Our Committees@Work

Equine Committee

The Equine Committee met at the MVMA Convention on January 25, 2024 with nine committee members present including a new student member. Discussion was held on developing client education articles to be used by the MVMA on social media platforms. The plan is to present one article per month and committee members have been assigned to write articles to cover March 2024 through February 2025.

Based upon the results of the equine continuing education survey sent to member veterinarians last year, it was decided to discontinue the summer equine meeting for now but to possibly explore other avenues of providing CE to interested MVMA equine veterinarians.

A report was given on the successful equine dental seminar and wet lab held September 29 – October 1, 2023. We had 9 veterinarian participants as well as one veterinarian who attended lectures only. We decided to not have a seminar in 2024 but are planning on continuing in 2025.

Finally, a report was given on federal legislation that could potentially affect the equine industry as well as a report on the status of the Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse and Burro program.

Respectfully submitted,

Bruce P. Whittle, DVM

Emergency Management & Public Health Committee

The Emergency Management & Public Health Committee met on January 25, 2024. The following items were presented during the meeting:

A. Summary of Training -- Large Animal Technical Emergency Rescue Awareness and Operations Class, August 26-27, 2023

Members of the Volunteer Vet Corps (VVC), students and faculty from the MU College of Veterinary Medicine, and first-responders from the Boone County Fire Protection District (BCFPD) trained together to learn and practice technical emergency large animal rescue procedures during an Operations level course on August 26-27, 2023. The class included both classroom and hands-on instruction. Faculty instructors from the CVM included Drs. Martha Scharf, Kelsey Walker, Loren Schultz and Corrine Bromfield. Other DVM instructors included Drs. Keith Branson, Catherine Vogelweid, Bill Jones and Mieke Schotte. Chief Scott Olsen, Asst. Chief Chuck Leake, Operations Bureau Director Doug

Westhoff, Clint Walker and Lee Turner (retired) were the instructing faculty from the BCFPD. The course emphasized the importance of working as a team to combine the knowledge of veterinarians in the assessment and care of animals with the technical expertise in rescue methods and equipment that resides within the fire service. There was a large emphasis on how to work safely around animals to minimize the chances of causing injuries to either rescuers or animals. The course was approved for 6 hours of CE.

B. Volunteer Vet Corps Training at the MVMA Convention

An educational series of seminars was presented on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Sessions included preparedness tips for veterinary professionals, updates on foreign animal disease response procedures, updates on sheltering of companion animals, what DVMs should know about elite search and rescue dogs, and information about the recognition and management of disaster-associated injuries in the horse. The goals of scheduling training during the annual convention were to increase exposure to the Corps, provide an easy registration process for DVMs wishing to join the Corps, and update training for existing Corps members.

C. MRC Update

As Director of the Corps, Dr. Catherine Vogelweid attended the state-wide disaster volunteer & leadership symposium (Show-Me Response Volunteer Training Symposium) on April 4 & 5, 2023. It was a good opportunity for members of various MRC units throughout the state to come together to share experiences, identify common concerns, and develop goals to further improve the abilities of MRC units to respond to disasters.

D. Update from the VMDL

Dr. Shuping Zhang provided a thorough summary of annual testing activity at the VMDL, and she provided information about Client Outreach Programs. The One Health- Rabies Lab, under the direction of Dr. Susan Moore, is recognized by the USDA to perform rabies serology testing for pet export/ travel.

E. MO Department of Health and Senior Services Update

Ms. Monica Beddo, a zoonotic diseases epidemiologist, gave an update on the status of several tick-borne zoonotic diseases that occur in Missouri.

Cathy Vogelweid, DVM, Chair

MVMPAC Chairman’s Report

Greetings from your MVMPAC Chair.

Currently The PAC has approximately $49,000 dollars and we have contributed around $9,000 to various state senators and representatives who are key to supporting the MVMA legislative issues in 2023.

I believe that one of the most important tasks that the MVMA does for its members is advocacy at the state level for our profession. Our leadership, lobbyist and legislative chair, Cliff Miller DVM, does an outstanding job of keeping abreast of legislation that effects our profession. Often, we need to have legislation killed or amended that would negatively impact our ability to practice. It is extremely important to have legislators that are willing to listen to us and support our efforts. Many times, those legislators are ones that have personal relationships with our members. Getting involved in politics is not for everyone, but often times our legislators are also our clients. Fostering these relationships can be very beneficial to our profession.

Personal relationships are always the best way to get a voice at the Capitol. However, financial support of a candidate also strengthens the support of those elected officials’ willingness to listen to our cause and help. Our focus is singular from the standpoint that we are only concerned about issues that affect the profession and our members. Although most of our financial support has been slanted heavily towards one party, we are open to donating to any candidate that is supportive of our profession and is willing to listen to our concerns.

national Pet Week

May 5-11, 2024

I would encourage each of you to know your local state legislators and foster a relationship. This year is an election year and is an important opportunity to donate to candidates that are supportive of the profession. The PAC can be a way for you to make contributions to your local candidates and support those who represent you and your profession. Many of our newer members are overwhelmed by navigating practice, life, and debt. Politics may be the last thing on your mind, but remember, you are the future of this profession, and what happens to your future is in your voice. What you do or do not do now will affect your professional future and how we are able to help. Any Donation is appreciated and needed!

I would like to thank Dr. Mel Falk for his passion in growing our PAC fund and let him know that his support for the association is greatly appreciated. If you have any ideas on how to increase interest in donating to the PAC or if you have political candidates that you would like to support, please feel free to contact me or Julie.

David Gourley, DVM MVMPAC Chair

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, May 5-11, 2024, is sponsored by the Auxiliary to the AVMA to foster responsible pet ownership, recognize the human-animal bond, and increase public awareness of veterinary medicine. This year’s theme is ““Love is a 4 Legged Word.”

Veterinarians, their hospitals and clinics, and their communities are encouraged to celebrate National Pet Week. Visit www.petweek.org for ideas about celebrating in your hospital or clinic and schools.

MVMA members and students reinforcing your PAC contributions at the recent Veterinary Day at the Capitol event held March 12th.

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THouse of delegates report

By Chuck Barry, DVM and Carol Ryan, DVM

he AVMA House of Delegates met on January 4-6 in Chicago Illinois. Your MVMA delegates met as representatives of 52 Jurisdictions and 18 Allied Groups gathering for an in-person meeting in Chicago over 3 days to conduct the governance business of the AVMA. The meeting was presided over by AVMA President-Elect Dr. Sandra Faeh and Executive Vice President Dr. Janet Donlin.

Your association is now over 105,000 members strong and works to represent, guide, and enhance our ability to thrive in our profession every day.

The AVMA continues to be economically stable with adequate reserves and financial plans to continue its mission to Enhance Member Value / Satisfaction, Advocate for the Profession , Promote and Enhance DEI within the Profession, and Support Workforce Concerns While Exploring Future Opportunities.

The AVMA Governmental Relations Division along with the AVMA PAC work together as the advocacy arm of our profession. They help educate our political leaders in Congress concerning the consequences of, and need for, proposed legislation in regards to the profession of veterinary medicine. This last year much effort was spent guiding federal legislation dealing with xylazine, large animal student loan repayment grants, explaining the need for inperson established VCPR and responding to various state concerns. Each of us have the opportunity to pay it forward and support the future of our profession by making some kind of annual donation to the AVMA PAC. Please join with me to support the advocacy arm of the arm of the AVMA . Please make an AVMA PAC donation today.

Another area that lets you pay it forward is through the American Veterinary Medical Foundation. The donations provided to the AVMF help fund student scholarships, disaster relief, and programs like the REACH Grant program established in 2023. If you weren’t aware, every AVMA member doctor is eligible to apply for up to $2000 annually for reimbursement funding to help cover the cost of animal care due to the pet owners financial hardship. That is a win-win-win for pet, the pet owner, and the DVM that now has a potential financial resource for that unexpected pet injury or illness. Oh, and if you hadn’t looked at it this way yet, that $2000 of available grant money is more than the cost of your AVMA membership fee. A donation to the AVMF would be another way to pay it forward for our profession!

Each HoD meeting has a feature called the Veterinary Information Forum. This member driven topical discussion allows for environmental scanning of the needs and opinions of the membership. The Veterinary Information Forum format was modified for the 2024 Winter HoD meeting. The new format was designed to provide detailed information and perspectives on updated work force data, telemedicine VCPR information, and the impact of a mid level practitioner.

The AVMA leadership remains confident the future of our profession is optimistic. They recognize there is an ongoing need to maximize technician utilization and maintain the structure and continuity of the VCPR. At this time steps are in motion to address

work force concerns. The profession wide 2023 decrease in patient visits demonstrates the business cycle is still important in the big picture considerations of our professional strategy. To help address the work force needs, there are 3 new colleges that have opened, 2 schools that have doubled classes, and 12 new colleges of veterinary medicine in various stages of development.

The new VIF format also allowed for the beginnings of a comprehensive long term review of the existing policy for the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics and the Model Practice Act with the potential for input form members across the profession. The discussion of these two over arching policies will continue over the next year.

The current Model Veterinary Practice Act and information and notes regarding the process of previous reviews can be found at the web address https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/avmapolicies/model-veterinary-practice-act

Proposed updates to the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics (PVME) are also available for review. The AVMA is seeking comments from members on this proposed DRAFT. The Principles describe a set of behaviors that serve as a Code of Conduct for veterinarians.

The PVME is intended to guide veterinarians in the ethical delivery of quality veterinary services in a variety of situations and circumstances. Some of the changes in the updated DRAFT PVME include:

• Addition of a Code of Conduct, based heavily on the existing PVME’s Principles and Supporting Annotations, with some clarifying edits

• Integrating the rationale currently included in the PVME’s Supporting Annotations into the Code of Conduct

• Recasting the Useful Terms section as Definitions Proposed updates to the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics (PVME) are available for review, and the AVMA is seeking comments from members on this DRAFT. The Principles describe a set of behaviors that serve as a Code of Conduct for veterinarians.

The web address to review and is found at https://www.avma.org/ draft-principles-veterinary-medical-ethics-pvme

The winter 2024 HoD meeting also dealt with 6 non controversial resolutions brought forward to the House of Delegates for review. Resolutions will be brought to the House if a new policy is created, or if the Board of Directors determines the policy to be pertinent to the scope of practice. AVMA policies are reviewed and potentially updated and modified every 5 years. Additional information regarding a given policy can be found by using the search function and searching for “AVMA Policy on......”

The HOD approved minor word changes to most of the resolutions before adopting them as AVMA policy.

Missouri voted in support of the final version / action for each of the 6 resolutions. For Resolution 1, it was agreed to refer it back to the originating entity, the AVMA Council on Veterinary Service, for additional development, explaining their concern that the

draft policy overreaches federal OSHA guidelines and increases exposure and risk of litigation. Resolutions 2-6 and were all passed by an overwhelming majority vote.

• Resolution 1 – New Policy on Mitigating Hazards in the Work Place

• Resolution 2 - Revised Policy on Safe Non-Commercial Transport of Pets in Motor Vehicles

• Resolution 3 - Revised Policy on Dog and Cat Population Management

• Resolution 4 – Revised Policy on Safety Testing

• Resolution 5 - Revised Policy on Raw or Undercooked AnimalSourced Protein in Cat and Dog Diets

• Resolution 6- Revised Policy on Animal Loss Support Services

The AVMA continues to provide member benefits and information too numerous to cover in this limited time. If you have questions or needs concerning Continuing Education, Insurance, Retirement Plans, Practice Management, Legislative Advocacy , Volunteer Opportunities, AVMF Reach Grants, Scholarships, Disaster Relief, Well Being, DEI or just about any other professional concern regarding your role in veterinary medicine or your personal well being, answers can be found by searching the AVMA.org website.

The final highlight to report from the HoD meeting was Dr. Carol Ryan officially announcing her candidacy for the role of District 7 Director. If elected she would have a seat on the AVMA Board of Directors and be the Board liaison to 6 States, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri. The district director position is the only position directly elected by the AVMA membership. If you are an AVMA member in one of the District 7 states you will have a chance to cast your vote later this spring. This is quite a volunteer undertaking by Dr. Ryan and would be a nice honor for the State of Missouri to once again have a seat at the AVMA Board table.

The next House of Delegates meeting will be held in conjunction with the AVMA annual Convention June 21-25 in Austin TX. We hope to see you there!

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, AVMA Delegate chuck.barry63@gmail.com

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Carol Ryan, AVMA Alternate Delegate rhodesgang@yahoo.com

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A Message to Our MSFQAP Veterinarians

Dear MSFQAP Certified Veterinarians,

Thank you for your participation in the Missouri Stocker/Feeder Quality Assurance Program. We wish to make you aware a couple changes to the MSFQA Program which were agreed upon by the committee at their January 26, 2023 meeting.

1. Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification required for MSFQAP veterinarians.

VETERINARIAN BQA REQUIREMENT

Effective: February 1, 2024

We are asking all MSFQAP veterinarians to obtain current BQA certification by February 1, 2024. BQA certification is valid for 3 years and is increasingly being sought by cattle buyers. The committee believes adding the BQA requirement to the MSFQA Program will increase demand for MSFQAP calves, and keep the program at the forefront of the cattle industry. The MVMA office will need your BQA number on file to order tags after February 1, 2024.

If you have completed BQA training in the past 3 years: Please contact the MVMA office and provide them with your certification number. If you do not have your certification number it may be obtained by contacting Sydney at the Missouri Beef Industry Council at sydney@mobeef.com.

If you need to complete BQA training: Training can be completed online at: https://www.bqa.org/. The “Cow/Calf” version of BQA is most relevant the MSFQAP program, but any version will be accepted.

Once you complete BQA training don’t forget to provide your certification number to the MVMA office.

Ultimately the committee intends to require BQA certification of producers participating in the MSFQAP program at some point in the future, however the timeline for implementing this requirement has not been determined.

This event has been approved for 3 hours of Continuing Education by the MVMA Academy

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

level 1: show-Me select (White tag)

• Participating veterinarians and producers must be certified.

• Calves must be properly identified with an approved ear tag. Tag numbers will be listed on an approved certificate.

• External and internal parasite control is administered.

• Calves will be dehorned and healed. Calves will also be castrated with a knife and healed or verified to be steers.

• Vaccinations: 7-way clostridial, IBR, BVD, PI3, BRSV, Mannheimia haemolytica with leukotoxoid, (Histophilus is optional.)

• Cattle must be born on the producer’s farm. A range of birthdates or the birthdate of the oldest calf in the group must be recorded.

• Bull in and out dates will be provided.

• Individual calf treatments will be recorded to include date, product, dosage, route of administration and injection site.

• Vaccinations must be given no younger than four months of age and at least 21 days before sale.

level 2: show-Me superior (red tag)

• Weaned 45 days before offering for sale.

• Meet Level 1 requirements - NOTE: Initial vaccinations may be given at an age determined by an attending veterinarian.

• In addition, a second round of vaccinations must be given using the following guidelines:

• A 7-way clostridial as well as a modified live vaccine containing IBR, PI3, BVD and BRSV must be administered;

• Histophilus somni is optional;

• Only one dose of Manheimia heamolytica is required if that dose is administered to calves 5 months of age or older;

• The time frame between initial and second vaccinations must be a minimum of 21 days and all vaccinations must be completed at least seven days prior to sale;

• If a veterinarian determines initial vaccinations should be given to calves less than 4 months of age then second vaccinations must not occur until calves are 5 months of age or older.

level 3: show-Me supreme (Blue tag)

• Meet Level 1 and Level 2 requirements.

• All cattle must be tested and be negative for persistent BVD infection.

• Genetic information is optional.

Foundation update 2024 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.

“People Helping Animals/Animals Helping People”

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, and ProPartners Team.

Drawing Winners:

Grand Prize: Monica Bates and Jeremy Volkmann

$1,000 winners::

Mac Wilt, Lynn Thuma Posenke, Third winner was donated back to the MVMF

$200 – Carla Stevens, T. Everett Mobley, Harland Sprouse, Rodney Chapman

$150 – Mark Lux, Derrick Deneke, Greg Popp, Jason Murphy

$100 – Richard Linn, Marcy Hammerle, Carly Stevens, Melissa Gourley

50/50 Winner:

Joe Graves

Early Bird Winner:

Bruce Addison

Top center: Monica Bates and Jeremy Volkmann share the $10,000 Drawing Grand Prize.

Top left: Large crowd socializing during the Drawing and Silent Auction event.

Top right: Future veterinarians gather for fun at the evenings festivities.

Highlights and Actions of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation

Thursday, January 25, 2024 • Columbia, Mo.

The Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation met Thursday, January 25, 2024 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 25, 2024 meeting.

• Reviewed and approved the minutes from the August 5, 2023 meeting.

• Reviewed and approved the treasurer’s report.

• The 2024 Foundation Reception was discussed.

• There were over 700 museum visitors from over 21 states.

• A new pin map and Animal Archive/Veterinary Honor Roll sign has been put up into the museum.

• The 2024 Grant Application will go live to the public in February with a deadline of March 31.

• The board discussed ideas on celebrating the 25th year of the Foundation Reception and 50th year of the Foundation in 2025.

• A new Animal Archive feature was added to MOPet Memorial.com to where both the public and veterinarians can submit their pets online.

• Dr. Phil Brown, Dr. Scott Fray, and Dr. Marcy Hammerle, upon the recommendation of the MVMF Board, were all approved by the MVMA Executive Board to be reappointed to their positions on the MVMF board.

• Dr. Renny Buckaloo elected to retire from the MVMF Board and so nominated Mr. Bruce Addison as MVMF Secretary/Treasurer. It was moved and seconded to approve Mr. Bruce Addison as MVMF Secretary/ Treasurer.

• Dr. Caitlin DeWilde’s MVMF Board term renewal was approved by the MVMA Board upon recommendation of the MVMF Board.

• Per Annum member Dr. Catherine Webb’s term renewal was approved by the MVMA Board upon recommendation of the MVMF Board.

• Dr. Cindy Vedder, previous Per Annum member, requested a seat on the MVMF Board. The MVMF

approved the request and will present it to the MVMA Board for approval.

• Dr. Erica Nowlin requested a Per Annum seat on the MVMF Board. The MVMF approved the request and will present it to the MVMA Board for approval.

• Dr. Renny Buckaloo, Dr. Scott Fray, Dr. Greg Popp, Dr. Phil Brown were reappointed to the LLC Board for 2024 by the MVMA Executive Board upon recommendation of the MVMF Board.

• 2024 MVMF Board of Directors:

Dr. Scott Fray and Dr. Phil Brown, Co-chairmen.

Dr. Marcy Hammerle, Vice Chairman

Mr. Bruce Addison as Secretary/Treasurer.

• The next Foundation meeting is scheduled for Saturday, April 27th in Jefferson City, MO following the spring Honor Roll inductions

Full minutes of the MVMF Board and all other boards and committees can be accessed through the MVMA website, www.movma.org. Go to the home page, click on Volunteer tab.

Dr. Philip Brown Honored for MVMF Distinguished Service

Philip Brown, DVM, Springfield, Mo., received the Distinguished Service Award from the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation (MVMF). Dr. Scott Fray presented the award to Dr. Brown.

Dr. Brown is owner/ practitioner at Animal Care Center, Springfield, Mo. He is co-chair of the Foundation’s Board of Directors. He is a 1972 graduate of the University of Missouri-College of Veterinary Medicine.

MVMF Service Award winner, Dr. Philip Brown, (right) with presenter, Dr. Scott Fray.

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Veterinarians Wanted

Full-Time Veterinarian. Benefits Offered. Compensation. $95,000 to $135,000 per year. Why Work Here? Don’t want to work for a corporately owned veterinary practice? Come work with us! Westwood Animal Hospital is a premier veterinary hospital located in the heart of Kansas City. Our core values include providing warm, personalized care to our patients and clients, teamwork, and providing a healthy work-life balance for our staff.

Westwood Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time associate veterinarian to join our AAHA-accredited hospital. The applicant must share our love, respect and compassion for dogs and cats, be able to accomplish assigned duties while keeping pet restraint to a minimum, and have strong but easy-going client and staff interaction skills. Contact Dr. Wayne Hunthausen at 913-362-2512 or wayneh42@aol.com.

About WESTWOOD ANIMAL HOSPITAL:

Westwood Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited, privately owned, full-service three doctorpractice, centrally located in the Kansas City metro area near The Country Club Plaza shopping, restaurants and museums. We opened Westwood Animal Hospital in 1985 and have thousands of clients, a great facility, location and a strong community presence. Our reputation is superior, with reviews averaging 4.5 to 5 stars. The practice is open Monday - Friday, 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, and Saturday, 7:30 am to 1 pm. Our doctors see appointments from 8:30 am to 5 pm.

Our hospital is equipped with a Bionet BM3 touch-screen monitor, full anesthesia monitoring equipment, a new IM3 dental unit, a class IV NovaPulse surgical laser, and much more. Our diagnostic equipment includes a comprehensive in-house IDEXX laboratory, SmartDR and Schick DDR digital radiography and ultrasound. Our hospital software is Covetrus Pulse. Our support staff will allow you to practice medicine at a high standard of care. In addition to medicine and surgery services, we have a medium-sized boarding kennel, a training center that offers five levels of obedience and a behavior consultation service for families with problem pets.

How to Apply / Contact; Dr. Wayne Hunthausen at 913-362-2512 or wayneh42@aol.com.

Hartman Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time associate veterinarian to work 4 days a week, located in Conway, the City of Colleges. Conway is centrally located in our beautiful state of Arkansas. Ranked the most bike friendly city in central Arkansas, Conway offers a wealth of outdoor activities from hiking, biking, fishing and recreational sports and we are close to natural wonders such as Pinnacle Mountain and Petit Jean State Park. We are a developing city full of small-town friendliness and community-driven charm. Conway continues to be one of the fastest growing cities in the Natural State, largely due to the high quality of life and affordable home prices it offers.

Hartman Animal Hospital opened in 2004 and offers services in companion animal medicine and surgery. Our office hours are Monday-Friday 7:30a-5p with no Saturday appointments or afterhours emergency call. We currently have two full time veterinarians and a supportive, knowledgeable staff that works towards providing the up most professional and personal care for each pet as if they were our own. We offer competitive salary and benefits. We encourage experienced veterinarians or new graduates to reach out and apply. Please send resumes to hartmananimal@ tcworks.net or to Hartman Animal Hospital, Attn: Meagan Hartman, 385 Hogan Lane, Conway, Arkansas 72034. Contact hartmananimal@tcworks. net if you’re interested in this position!

Join an established St. Louis practice as majority owner – no upfront financial investment needed. A successful, compassionate team at an established St. Louis veterinary practice is looking for a partner to guide the medical direction of the practice. You will have the freedom and flexibility to lead patient care, while our team is there to support you when called upon.

This is your chance to step into practice ownership without the financial and business management challenges typically associated with practice ownership. If you are looking to make a significant professional move, build equity for yourself, and live the work culture you dream of, you should call us for details.

How to Apply / Contact: Billy Johnson, 732-5234547 or billyj@synergypetgroup.com.

Lifetime Animal Center is expanding our AAHA accredited practice in Warrensburg, Missouri, and we’re on the lookout for a dedicated Associate Veterinarian to become part of our twodoctor team. We’re seeking an individual who embodies a friendly and outgoing demeanor, is a collaborative team player, excels in communication, and has a strong appetite for learning.

How to Apply / Contact: If this sounds like you, send your resume to Chassity Robison at crobison@amerivet.com to apply.

Companion Animal Practice located in Springfield-Seeking a full-time or part-time veterinarian, we are a fully equipped hospital with an in-house lab, digital and dental x-ray,ultrasound, therapy laser, urine analyzer, no emergency duty . Multi-doctor practice located a half hour from Branson, 45 minutes from Joplin, 3 hours from Tulsa & Kansas City, 3.5 from St.Louis.We are a multi-doctor locally owned and managed clinic. Contact us @ petsdocpb@gmail.com.

Lee’s Summit Animal Hospital is seeking either a part time or full time associate veterinarian to join our established mixed animal practice. Driven by compassionate care, LSAH has been serving our community for over 70 years. Our amazing team of seven talented veterinarians, provides services in surgery, wellness, dentals and preventative care. We emphasize strong relationships with our clients and strive to create a caring and supportive clinic environment. Our hospital offers tremendous potential for individual and client growth. Please email kelbel@nva.com or call 816-524-0464 for further information.

Eagle Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinarian at both our Riverside and Tiffany Springs locations. Located in Kansas City, we offer a unique blend of general medicine, urgent care, and specialty services. Voted “Best Vet” in KC, we excel using a team approach and a continuous learning model to make a great work environment. For more information or to apply contact Matthew. silvius@nva.com.

The Animal Medical Center of Mid-America (AMCMA) is seeking a hardworking, clientfocused, full-time veterinarian to support the growth of our clinics. Our AAHA-accredited vet-

erinary hospital offers digital radiography, digital dental radiography, ultrasound, in-house laboratory, therapeutic laser, and a complete range of soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries. As part of the Humane Society of Missouri (HSMO), we serve animals from our shelters and the general public. Our veterinarians enjoy a 40hour work week, with a consistent schedule, and every other Saturday off. There are no after-hours calls or emergencies, and we are closed on all major holidays. Veterinarians earn two weeks paid vacation after 12 months, paid sick time, and five floating holidays per year. To apply, see the full posting at https://amcma.org or call Sue Copeland at (314) 951-1587.

Busy mixed animal practice has immediate opening for a full and/or part time associate. Mitchell Veterinary Clinic is a doctor owned practice that is centrally located between Springfield, Joplin, and Kansas City. We host an updated 6,000 sq ft facility. Salary is competitive and negotiable. Benefits include group health insurance, retirement, vacation, liability insurance, professional dues and CE. Future buy in potential exists. Email, call, or stop by to lean more. Contact Dr. Bryan Mitchell or Mrs. Lou Ferguson for more information at: 417-876-5717 or email your resume to: docmitchellvc@gmail.com

Crowder College is hiring a DVM passionate about educating and instructing the next generation of veterinary technicians. The program veterinarian will provide primary instruction to students in classroom and laboratory settings by utilizing effective teaching practices of a multimodal approach to learning in relevant and current instruction methodologies. Ten months, no weekends, great retirement.

More details can be found at www.crowder.edu/ employment/. Contact Shawna Estep, LGLP, at shawnaestep@crowder.edu.

ISO full or part time veterinarian to join private practice 1 hour south of STL. Currently 3 veterinarians, 6 technicians, no emergency/on-call, alternating Saturdays. Hourly rate paid biweekly, amount varies with experience. Raises/renegotiation annually. Fees for license, CE, insurance included. Contact crystaldvm@earthlink.net or 573-747-7770 for more information

Small animal practice in St. Louis is seeking a full-time veterinarian to complete our threedoctor practice. Grantview Animal Hospital just celebrated its 50th birthday and enjoys loyal clientele, helpful staff, and a laid-back atmosphere. Paperless clinic has digital radiography, digital dental radiography, therapeutic laser, and portable ultrasound. Only one Friday and one Saturday shift per month, with no after-hours or on-call duty. Please contact susangiraudo@gmail.com for more information regarding this great opportunity! Please provide resume with professional references.

Rural mixed animal practice near Truman lake is seeking a full time or part time vet with the opportunity to purchase the practice in the near future. We continue to show rapid growth yearly and draw clientele from larger surrounding areas. Our current practice owner has served our community as sole veterinarian for 30 years. Current practice mix is broad enough to accommodate almost any interest.

We have digital radiography, in house Abaxis Laboratory, Large animal haul in facilities, certifies EIA lab, etc. The area has abundant outdoor activities around area lakes yet is an easy drive to Springfield or Kansas City. Salary and benefits are negotiable. Position is Full time or part time and includes shared after-hours emergency duties with weekend rotation and flexible scheduling. New graduates as well as experienced veterinarians are encouraged to apply. Good opportunity for someone who wants to practice independently and not be controlled by a corporate office. Contact dmedvm1983@gmail.com or 417-309-1638

Saline County Veterinary Service, Inc. is seeking 2 Full-time Veterinarians (1 Large and 1 Small Animal). This is a 3 doctor mixed animal practice (65% small and 35% large animal including equine) in Marshall, Missouri and is willing to mentor new graduates. Our clinic uses Avimark software, has digital x-ray, an IDEXX in-house lab, and a haul-in facility.

Marshall is a rural community located on Hwy 65, ten miles north of I-70, halfway between Kansas City and Columbia. The owner is looking towards retirement. Salary and benefits are negotiable.

If interested contact Dr. Scott Pfizenmaier at (660) 886-6812 or fax resume to: (660) 886-3763.

We are actively looking for an associate veterinarian to add to our team at the Belleville Animal Clinic in Belleville Illinois.

Full or Part time work is available. New graduates are welcome to apply. We are a well established, high case load, clinic with a large clientele. We believe you should be a veterinarian, what you went to school for - not a veterinary technician. We gave a skilled support team who can draw blood samples, place catheters, perform radiographs and a certified euthanasia technician on duty.

Our clinic believes in making our jobs easier by having up to date equipment to perform your job well. (Digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, in house lab equipment, laser therapy, Imagyst - just to name a few. No after hour emergency. There is a specialty clinic and 24 hour clinic within a 1/2 hour drive of the clinic.

Belleville Animal Clinic is a small animal clinic that has been established since 1971 in Belleville Illinois. We are approximately 20 minutes drive from Downtown St. Louis. Benefits include membership dues, Simple IRA, DEA and licensing dues, CE and housing is also available.

We currently have a 3 doctor staff and would love you to join our team. Our doctors are very experienced and willing to help you with difficult cases. We are a non corporate clinic and we are flexible in how you would like to structure your work days.

Call Cheryl Yarber at 618-698-1457 to apply or send resume to Banimalclinic@aol.com or 1600 North Belt East Belleville, Illinois 62221

The Animal Medical Center of Mid America (AMCMA) is looking for an experienced Hospital Manager for our St. Louis City veterinary hospital who will be a valued resource for the Medical Director in all hospital operations. You will have an active role in decision-making responsibilities over the staffing and the business in general, and be supported with on-site specialized teams in Marketing, Accounting, and Human Resources.

The position is fast-paced and is multi-faceted; our AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital offers digital radiography, digital dental radiography, ultrasound, in-house laboratory, therapeutic laser, full-service dentistry, and a complete range of soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries. As part of the Humane Society of Missouri (HSMO), we serve animals from our shelters and the general public.

To apply, see the full posting at https://amcma.org or call Sue Copeland at (314)951-1587.

Thompson Hills Animal Clinic is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our well-established small animal practice located in Sedalia, MO. We are a one doctor practice backed by a wonderful and tenured support staff.

•Sign-on bonus or relocation assistance available

•PTO

•401k policy

•Life insurance policy

•Monthly/annual insurance stipend

•Employee discount

•Flexible schedule

•CE & Professional Dues

Contact: Kim McNeal - Hiring Manager. kmcneal@ thompsonhillsanimalclinic.com. (660) 827-5310.

https://thompsonhillsanimalclinic.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 and clientele.

NHVH rewards its employees with PTO, CE allowance, loan reimbursement, sign on bonus, retirement package. For more details please contact us. Please e-mail resume to nhvh@newhavenvetclinic.com or call 573-237-7387

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Our growing 4 doctor practice has been serving the community for over 50 years. We are approximately 50% large animal and 50% small animal. Large animal is mainly cow/calf production, but also includes small ruminants and horses.

We are in a rural community where opportunity for outdoor recreation is abundant. Just one hour from either Kansas City or Springfield; it is an ideal location.

Please submit your resume to engemandvm@ gmail.com

Westwood Animal Hospital is seeking a fulltime associate veterinarian to join our AAHAaccredited hospital. The applicant must share our love, respect and compassion for dogs and cats, be able to accomplish assigned duties while keeping pet restraint to a minimum, and have strong but easy-going client and staff interaction skills. Contact Dr. Wayne Hunthausen at 913-3622512 or wayneh42@aol.com.

Businesses For Sale/Lease

For Sale: Twenty four year established, exclusively small animal practice. Well equipped including Vet-test Chemistry and Digital X-Ray equipment, Shor-line cages Free standing 3000 square foot building on 1.2 acres. New roof 2021. Room to expand for large animal and or grooming and boarding. Located in small Southwest Missouri town, thirty minutes from Springfield. Call 417-771-7512 for more information.

Multi County customer base. Small animal clinic with large animal as option. Gross $105,000 per month. Walk ins and surgeries are all I do. One man practice but could easily support two. Located in the Ozark Foothills just a few miles from Current River. Please email with questions. docjc@ outlook.com

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An MVMA Affinity Program

MVMA Members can access many of the MVMA Convention CE programs online now. You can also provide this access to your practice staff team at the flat rate of $250 for up to 15 non-DVM practice staff members. This offer will allow access to the 2024 Convention CE as well as all the other CE that we add through the end of the year.

Over 100 hours available!