MVMA Quarterly - Summer 2024

Quarterly Missouri Veterinary

• A Publication of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association

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

Emma Hees

Bookkeeper

On the Cover...

In summer, everything is familiar to this retreiver. All it takes is water, a stick and a hot Missouri day.

The MVMA tries to offer both the familiar and the new to our members.

One familiar example is another successful Veterinary Legislative Day at the Capitol. Many thanks to our Legislative Committee Chair, Dr. Cliff Miller, the MVMA Board of Governors, and a number of veterinarians from across the state. See page 20-21 for a summary.

Something new is a partnership with the CVM-VMDL that offers rabies titer tests at a reduced cost to members. See page 8 for details.

From the Board Chair

It has been an honor to serve the MVMA for the past 3 ½ years in a leadership role!

Leadership in veterinary medicine is not just about managing a practice; it’s about inspiring a team, advancing animal health, and making a meaningful impact on society. As a leader, you have the unique opportunity to shape the future of veterinary care, drive innovation, and foster a culture of excellence and compassion.

Imagine a practice where every team member feels valued and motivated. Your leadership can create an environment where veterinary professionals thrive, leading to higher job satisfaction, lower

turnover rates, and ultimately, better care for animals. By setting clear goals, obtaining continuous education, and encouraging open communication, you can cultivate a collaborative and dynamic team that excels in their roles.

Leadership also involves staying at the forefront of veterinary advancements. Embrace new technologies and treatment methods to improve patient outcomes. By being a visionary, you can guide your practice through the ever-evolving landscape of veterinary medicine, ensuring that you provide the best possible care. Encourage your team to engage in research and continuing education, fostering a culture of lifelong learning and innovation.

Our veterinarians at Eagle Animal Hospital set the ambitious goal to have our entire organization complete the 40

From the Executive Director

At the end of my “Everything MVMA” presentation during the MVMA leadership conference, I was asked, “How do you get it all done?”. The obvious and very real answer is having a talented, hardworking, and dedicated team that consists of volunteer leadership, staff, and an involved, active membership. The combined efforts of these high-quality individuals keep us moving in a forward direction.

Looking over the last 12 months of activities really puts into perspective how your dues dollars are put to work. Because of the plethora of activities, alerts, ridiculous legislative antics, emerging diseases and outbreaks, multiple meetings, member benefit

updates, and CVM activities, we now send a monthly electronic newsletter called the MVMA Executive Report to keep you informed.

Some of the highlights from the year include involvement in the MU CVM Dean’s search; xylazine legislation in mo.; tech. school funding for established programs; MVMA Strategic Plan review; continuation of relationships with allied groups; Licensing Board appointments and reappointments; review of the Levels of Supervision with the Licensing Board; wellbeing resources for you and your staff; district meeting involvement; successful MVMA convention with labs and workshops; rabies titer testing member benefit with the MU VMDL; Mo. Representation on the national level; communication to you on several disease alerts; just to name a few.

hours of continuing education to become members of the MVMA Academy. It was this level of leadership from all of our veterinarians that allowed us to complete this and one of the few hospitals in the state to have all full time veterinarians as members.

I would encourage everyone in the state to raise the bar at your hospital and join us in the MVMA Academy. Leadership in veterinary medicine is about more than just managing a practice—it’s about inspiring your team, advancing the field, and making a difference in the lives of animals and people. Embrace your role as a leader, and together, we can elevate the standards of veterinary care and contribute to a healthier, happier world.

Matt Silvius,

DVM

With your support, we will continue to search out ways to deliver more value for your dues dollar. As always, please let us know if we can be of assistance. We are always happy to take your call at the MVMA office or swing by when you’re driving through Jefferson City.

Thank you very much for your membership and participation in the MVMA.

Gratefully yours, Julie

Matt Silvius, DVM

Julie R. Braun

Happenings... MVMA PEOPLE & EVENTS

New Veterinarians Launch Their Careers at Graduation Ceremony

By Tracey Berry, CVM Director of Communications • Photos by Karen Clifford

(For complete article and more, go to http://cvm.missouri.edu)

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine celebrated its 75th Commencement Ceremony May 10, 2024, launching the careers of 120 new veterinarians. In addition to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees, the college awarded bachelor’s degrees in microbiology or veterinary technology to 26 graduates and recognized visiting scholars, house officers completing internships and residencies, graduate students, and veterinary science certificate recipients.

Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs Timothy Snider, DVM, PhD, DACVP, convened the graduation ceremony. CVM Interim Dean Leah Cohn, DVM, PhD served as the emcee.

Kent Thornberry, DVM, a 1988 graduate of the CVM, served as the keynote speaker. Thornberry founded both general and specialty practices in St. Louis.

Thornberry spoke about the importance of relationships in the veterinary profession. He started his own practice in 1990. Its rapid growth prompted him to expand his office from 1,000 to 2,500 square feet three years later.

“It opened in the summer of 1993,” he recalled. “Then, five weeks later, my hospital went under 14 feet of Missouri River water in the great flood of 1993. I can still tell you where I was standing when I received the call from the City of Chesterfield at 10:36 p.m. on that Friday night. The levee had broken, not breached, it was worse than they imagined, and Chesterfield Valley was going to fill with water.”

Thornberry said within hours, clients, team members and other area veterinarians, who had until recently been his competitors, were calling asking how they could help. By the following Monday, his practice had reopened in an empty space in the rear of a pet store in a strip mall.

“It was in that moment I realized how lucky I was to be in this profession,” he said. “The practice is the people, not the space. Imagine that. You are coming into a profession where the people are the most important. Clients would follow you to the back of a horse trailer if that is where you were set up – they don’t care, they come to see you,” he told the graduates.

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Leah Cohn joins in the recitation.

During the ceremony, Kacie Ulhorn, DVM, a 2010 graduate of the MU CVM and the President of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association, led the DVM graduates in reciting the Veterinarian’s Oath.

Also speaking during the ceremony were Chris Chinn, director of the Missouri Department of Agriculture, and John Middleton, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, University of Missouri associate vice president for academic affairs, chief of staff in the Office of the President, and professor of veterinary medicine and surgery. Later in the ceremony Dr. Middleton conferred the graduates’ degrees.

Middleton told the graduates that when he earned his DVM degree he expected to spend his career as a private practice bovine veterinarian.

“I think this speaks to the opportunities that your qualifications bestow upon you,” Middleton said. “My career has taken a path that has been serendipitous, but I was always able to seize opportunities because of my training. As Louis Pasteur said, ‘Chance favors the prepared mind.’ … You have put in the time and hard work. Now, your training has prepared you for the challenges ahead. We need your talent and resilience ever more than we have in the past.”

Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs Timothy Snider hoods Jennifer Hoover with assistance from Chair of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery John Dodam. The students selected Dodam to assist with the investiture ceremony.

MVMA president, Dr. Kacie Ulhorn (right) leads graduates in reciting

Veterinarian’s Oath. MU-CVM Interim Dean, Dr.

Dr. Srinand Sreevatsan Named Dean of the MU College of Veterinary Medicine

By Christopher Ave, MU Director of News and Information

University of Missouri Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Matthew Martens has appointed Srinand “Sri” Sreevatsan as dean of the MU College of Veterinary Medicine following a national search.

“Dr. Sreevatsan is an accomplished scholar with a passion for veterinary medicine and research initiatives that contribute to the health of animals, humans and the environment,”

Martens said. “With previous roles at Michigan State and the University of Minnesota, Dr. Sreevatsan is well-acquainted with our land-grant mission and has embraced the integration of teaching, research and service in his educational leadership approach.”

Sreevatsan. DVM, MS

Sreevatsan, who begins Aug. 1, is currently the associate dean for research and graduate studies in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University, where he also has served as professor and chair of Pathobiology and Diagnostic Investigation. He previously spent seven years as the director of graduate studies for the veterinary medicine program at the University of Minnesota. He is the author of nearly 200 scholarly publications, holds leadership roles in the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association and the Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture and is a member of the American Society for Microbiology and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

“I am very excited to come to Mizzou,” Sreevatsan said. “I am passionate about higher education, innovation and the delivery of outstanding clinical service. I will spend the first weeks of my time learning about the values and vision of Mizzou’s leadership and its community of stakeholders, and I look forward to working with these groups collaboratively to build transformative programs to benefit society.”

Sreevatsan received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in veterinary medicine at the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore. He holds a master’s degree in public health (epidemiology) and a doctorate in veterinary medicine from the University of Minnesota. Throughout his career, Sreevatsan has prioritized developing strong international collaborations, creating signature programs and mentoring junior faculty.

MVMA Leadership Conference Discusses Issues in Profession

On Saturday, April 13, the MVMA hosted veterinarians from around the state for our Leadership Conference. Attendees discussed the issues and challenges the veterinary profession is currently facing, as well as a Q & A panel with district leaders about hurdles occurring at the local level. Committee leadership and district input guided the discussion and proposed updates to the MVMA Strategic Plan (found on page 23). Inspiring guest speaker, Jennifer Fogg-Lickteig held an eye-opening afternoon workshop on “Minding the Generational Gap”. The evening ended with beautiful weather on the patio at Canterbury Winery overlooking the capital city.

A shout out to our most recent Power of 10 class for their time and dedication to planning a great afternoon and evening event!

Thank you to our conference and event sponsor, ProPartners Team, for their support, dedication and care shown to the MVMA and the profession. Find out more about what ProPartners Team can do for you at propartnersteam.com.

In Memory

Leon D. Jenkins, DVM

Lebanon, Mo.

Passed Away: March 10, 2024

Survived by his wife, Connie, and children; Janet, Pamela, Jeff, Mark and stepson, Brian.

Richard P. Schmidtke, DVM

Mexico, Mo.

Passed Away: May 8, 2024

Survived by his wife, Ans; and children, Jozef, Kathy, and John.

Gary A. Spragg, DVM

Rogersville, Mo.

Passed Away: January 27, 2024

Survived by his wife Dixie; and children, Michael and Susan.

2024 Leadership Conference attendees at a Red Ox Distillery tasting event at the end of the day.

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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACTIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD

Highlights and Actions of the MVMA Executive Board April 14, 2024 Jefferson City, Mo.

The Missouri Veterinary Medical Association met April 14, 2024 at the Courtyard by Marriott, Jefferson City, Mo. The following are highlights. All formal actions were moved and seconded by board members, and all motions carried, unless noted otherwise:

• The MVMA Executive Board reviewed and approved the Board Agenda.

• Reviewed and approved the budget for 20242025.

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• Heard and approved the candidate slate for vice president and reviewed the At Large Delegate terms and positions.

• Discussed a successful convention with attendance exceeding pre-covid numbers due in part to numerous labs and workshops offered as well as unique and current topics. Three-year proposals were reviewed and the 2026-2028 Conventions will return to Columbia.

• A Task Force was appointed to do a full review of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Practice Act.

• Funding for veterinary technician programs was an area of focus. Few important veterinary related topics progressed throughout the session. Over 160 bills were monitored by the MVMA this session, many of which were discussed with legislators during the Veterinary Day at the Capital.

• Representatives from MVMA were included in the Dean’s Search Committee, presentations, and opportunity for one-on-one question and answers.

• A thorough AVMA Delegates report was given. Details were given on veterinary technician focuses; in-person VCPR for telemedicine; DEI Summit in 2024; Illicit Xylazine Act; the Legislative Fly-in attendance by Mo. Representation; Healthy Dog Importation Act; AVMF REACH grants; and the

AVMA Convention in June.

• Dr. Carol Ryan was recently elected to the position of AVMA District VII Director representing North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, and Missouri. Official installation will occur during the AVMA Convention.

• MU CVM Dean’s Report was given by CVM faculty member and included VMDL expansion; Dean search update; the budget being finalized; Dr. Geralyn Henry resigning as Hospital Director; Various structures for hospital leadership are being reviewed.

• MVMA and VMDL have partnered to give MVMA Members a reduced rate on the human rabies titer testing.

• Additional MVMF board member, Dr. Cindy Vedder, and Per Annum Member, Dr. Erica Nowlin were appointed.

• MVMA’s Policy Manual was presented for approval.

• MVMA’s annual financial review by a contracted CPA firm was reviewed with no reported concerns.

• MVMA Legislative Policy Forum date is planned for October 27, 2024.

• MVMA Leadership is invited to address the incoming class during V.E.T and will again sponsor the meal with roundtable discussions. Board members are encouraged to attend.

• Accreditation went back to being an online event. Fewer students filled out the contact information forms.

• The Legislative Lunch & Learn had fewer attendance with the VM 1s & 2s partially due to students attending lectures online as opposed to in class on campus.

• Update of the RVT Utilization Task Force and collaboration with the Veterinary Medical Board on proposed changes to the Levels of Supervision Chart.

• The RVT Utilization TF developed flyers and magnets to highlight the defining differences in clinic staff.

• A surge in MVMA members are qualifying for Lifetime dues exempt membership.

• MVMA continues to appeal for a fully up-to-date Missouri Veterinary Medical (Licensing) Board. Two members are on expired terms after the Governor reappointed and newly appointed members to the board.

• A wide variety of webinars have been added to the continuing education platform available to members and their staff.

• Website and social media analytics continue to rise due to increased presence and the membership app is seeing increased downloads.

• Consent agenda items reviewed included the financial reports for the MVMA, LLC and PAC; MVMA Minutes from the January Board meeting; Committee Minutes.

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Human rabies titer test Program

Partnering with Mu Veterinary Medical diagnostic laboratory

As a non-profit service to our members, the MVMA has established a partnership with MU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VMDL) that will increase our members’ access to a reduced cost in rabies protection.

Rabies titer tests can be ordered through MU VMDL by scanning the QR code or visiting our website www.movma.org/page/RabiesTiter.

TITER PROGRAM

The test price for member DVM price is $42 ($52 with a kit). Non-member DVM price is $47 ($59 with a kit). Practice staff pricing is reflective of MVMA Member or Non-member employer.

MVMA members must include their member ID on the submission form to receive discount. You can find your “Member Number” by logging into your Profile BIO or calling the MVMA office.

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The CDC recommends that veterinarians have a serum sample tested for Rabies Titer every two years (based upon the risk categorization of “at risk for frequent exposure”).

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CANDIDATES 2025 Off ICE r

Note: Official ballots will be mailed or emailed on or before September 1, 2024.

Candidate for President Elect

Dr. Lynn 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, Dr. Martin is presently serving her second term as an At-Large Delegate for the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA), 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.

“I have always considered organized medicine to be important for preserving the duty and responsibility of our veterinary profession for the communities in which we serve. A leadership role in the MVMA, while working closely with other members and stakeholders, furthers the integrity, education, and rights of our vocation.”

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

Candidate for Secretary-Treasurer

Dr. Shelia Taylor received her degree from the University of Missouri-College of Veterinary Medicine in 1992. After practicing in private small animal practice for several years, she taught in Bioclinical Sciences at Ozarks Technical Community College in Springfield, MO for twenty-five years finally retiring from this position in 2022. Currently, she is enjoying retirement while also doing relief work in Ozark, MO.

“Being involved in organized veterinary medicine has given me an understanding of what our state and national veterinary organizations can do for their membership and the practice of veterinary medicine. Certainly a better understanding of the issues surrounding our profession today has given me an increased appreciation of what veterinarians face every day, whether one is in private practice or in other areas in which our degree is utilized. Today’s issues of corporate practices, veterinarian and veterinarian technician shortages, others wanting to infringe on the practice of veterinary medicine, as well as many other issues, must be addressed proactively and solutions must be found. Serving as your Secretary-Treasurer over the last several years has allowed me to help make sure that our organization is healthy financially in order to meet the needs of our members and our profession. Therefore, I am once again asking for your support as I run for your Secretary-Treasurer. The officer team, Executive Board and state office have worked hard to maintain the standards of the association and I wish to continue this honored tradition in this officer position. Thank you for your time and your support.”

Shelia Taylor, DVM

Please return your ballots by October 1, 2024.

Candidate for Vice President

Dr. Philip Brown attended Southwest Mo State College and graduated from University of Missouri with a BS in agriculture and graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Missouri. He served as a First Lieutenant and Captain in the United States Army. He spent two years in a pathology residency program. He was an associate on weekends and evenings at North Metropolitan Hospital and Emergency Center in Denver, Colorado, where he had an opportunity to work with Dr. Piermattei. He relocated to Springfield, Missouri, and practiced as an associate of Dr. D.G. Carlson for several years.

Dr. Brown was a past board member and president of Southwest Missouri Humane Society. He was a charter member and chairman of OVA (Ozark Veterinary Associates), an organization devoted to veterinary continuing education in Southwest Missouri. He practiced emergency veterinary medicine at Anem Pet Emergency Clinic for several years while practicing small and large animal general medicine at Republic Veterinary Clinic. He has operated the Animal Care Center in Springfield, MO. since 1978. He has twice been president of the Southwest Missouri Veterinary Medical Association. He has co-chaired and chaired the Animal Welfare committee. He has been a member of the Missouri Academy of Veterinary Practitioners since 1991. Dr. Brown is a 2019 -2020 AVMA Ambassador and attended AVMA PAC Town Hall May 22, 2020 and is the 23-24 current AVMA Ambassador.

Dr. Brown has served two terms as a Southwest District Delegate to the MVMA and was on the practice management task force. He is on the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation Board presently as chairman and co-chairman with Dr. Scott Fray. He is an AVMA, MVMA and Southwest MO Vet Med Association member. He was nominated to the Veterinary Honor Roll by Dr. Burl Pfander.

Dr. Brown received the MVMF Distinguished Service Award in January 2024 at the MVMA Convention in Columbia, Mo.. He is married to Gloria Brown and has 3 children and 12 grandchildren. He is an Elder at Central Christian Church in Springfield, MO. and is an adult Sunday School teacher. He visits with shut ins and those who are convalescing as well as feeding the homeless once weekly. Dr. Brown is a military veteran. He raises cattle, chickens, ducks, geese and pea fowl.

Dr. Brown shares this, “I have had and continue to have many mentors from the University of MO College of Veterinary Medicine, MVMA, MVMf, and private practice that have helped me to see the value of organized veterinary medicine and of giving back as well as paying it forward to the MVMA. I am always willing to help in any way that I can to support the MVMA and the MVMf. I also am proud of the accomplishments of several of my employees who have become rNs, PAs, rTs, and Veterinarians as well as Veterinary Technicians. I appreciate all of the past and present officers and MVMA Staff for all the time and effort that they put in to helping our MVMA and MVMf organizations help all members and non-member veterinarians in our state.”

Philip Brown, DVM

Candidate for Vice President

Dr. Jason Nickell was raised in Stanberry, Missouri and attained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1999 and 2003, respectively, from the University of MissouriColumbia. After four years of mixed animal practice in Missouri, Dr. Nickell pursued a PhD in Epidemiology at Kansas State University subsequently attaining that degree in 2010.

For the last 14 years, Dr. Nickell has worked within the animal health industry focusing on research, development, and technical service support of both biopharma and animal monitoring technologies. Dr. Nickell serves as Director of Insights and Outcomes for Merck Animal Health. In that role, Dr. Nickell works with internal colleagues and oversees a team that leverages data analytics to bring added value to those engaged in livestock production.

Dr. Nickell is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine and is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association, the Academy of Veterinary Consultants, and the American Association of Bovine Practitioners. Dr. Nickell is past chair of the MVMA Missouri Stocker-Feeder Quality Assurance Program and has recently completed his second term as an At-large Delegate to the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association Executive Board.

Dr. Nickell, his wife Stacey (who is also a veterinarian), and three children (Brooke [17], Will [14], and Paige [10]) live in Parkville, Mo. When not at work, Dr. Nickell stays busy by shuffling his kids to various activities and involvement in church events. “Veterinary medicine has been an integral part of my life from the beginning. As a second-generation veterinarian, I feel responsible to assist the ongoing growth, evolution, and safeguarding of our profession. In my humble opinion, our profession is currently witnessing a critical point in its progression. Numerous opportunities exist in both companion and food animal medicine to sustain traditional care while elevating value to our patients, customers, and colleagues. Whether employed in practice, academia, government, or industry we must be nimble (yet calculating) to expand the value we bring to our patient and customer base, be bold (yet shrewd) in assessing new technologies and ways of working, and cognizant (yet discerning) of potential threats to our profession and respective livelihoods. I appreciate the potential opportunity to serve you as members of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association.”

Jason Nickell, DVM, PhD, DACVPM

NOTE: Vice president candidates are listed alphabetically in the “Officer Candidate” article in this issue of the “Quarterly”. Candidates names and bios will be reversed on the official ballot mailed by September 1, 2024.

2025 AT -L A rg E D ELE g ATE

CANDIDATES

Note: Official ballots will be mailed or emailed on or before September 1, 2024. You will be asked on the ballot to vote for three (3) candidates out of the four (4) choices.

The top three candidates based on votes will win the positions. The At-Large Delegate one-year terms will begin with the January 2025 convention.

Kathryn Bell, DVM

Southeast District

Dr. Kathryn Bell is an owner of a multi DVM mixed animal AAHA accredited practice in Poplar Bluff, MO.

She enjoys practicing exclusively small animal medicine with specific interests in orthopedic surgery, acupuncture, and palliative care. Outside of office hours Dr. Bell enjoys spending time with her two toddlers, husband, five dogs, many chickens and attempted gardening.

“ I am interested in becoming more involved in organized veterinary medicine to help shape the future of our profession and ensure that the concerns of specifically rural veterinary practices are being heard and addressed.“

Melissa Boldan, DVM

West Central District

Melissa grew up in central Missouri in a rodeo family, but found her passion in small animal medicine after graduation. She graduated from Mizzou CVM in 2012 and works for Trailside Animal Hospital in Columbia. She is the proud mom of 3 wild little boys and spends most of the time that she’s not at the clinic chasing them around and exploring all the Missouri State Parks. She was fortunate to serve as an At-Large Delegate this past year.

“I would love the opportunity to serve my colleagues and the veterinary community. There is so much that happens behind the scenes with organized veterinary medicine to keep our practices operating smoothly and to advance the profession. Having the ability to be a voice for our peers to navigate issues in a team fashion is very rewarding. I believe we shape the future for our profession and I would be honored to aid these efforts however I can.”

Please return your ballots by October 1, 2024.

Jamie Hall, DVM

East Central District

Dr. Hall graduated from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. From there she began her career as a mixed animal practitioner in Central Missouri. She was able to practice in Missouri for two years then her husband and herself decided to move to Nebraska to continue their veterinary experience. They started their family in Nebraska and practiced there for 6 years before moving home, when she made a career change with the MO Dept of Ag.

“I am running for the At-Large Delegate position within MVMA because organized veterinary medicine is invaluable. It is so important for us veterinarians in the field to have a voice in the world. We are the only ones who can advocate for ourselves and our profession. A single voice may not be loud enough, but as a group, we will be heard. I would be honored and humbled to be a part of that voice. Please consider me for the At-Large Delegate.”

Erica Nowlin, DVM

greater Kansas City District

Dr. Erica Nowlin is a 2013 graduate of the MU-CVM. She practices small animal medicine in the greater Kansas City area and moved there to be closer to family. Dr. Nowlin is active in the MVMA with participation in multiple committees and task forces and was a member of the Power of 10. Dr. Nowlin currently serves on the KCVMA board as Secretary/Treasurer. She is also a coach for a veterinary medical/leadership group and loves to read and travel.

“Organized veterinary medicine has been a cornerstone of our profession: from monitoring legislation to providing community education and outreach and supporting our veterinarians state-wide. We have a duty to continue the upstanding tradition that is the MVMA. Servant leadership is the best way I can help further our profession and it would be a tremendous honor to serve as a board member.”

NOTE: At-Large candidates are listed here alphabetically. Candidates’ names and bios will be reversed on the official ballot mailed by September 1, 2024.

Upcoming

July 2024

16-17 SEMA: All Hazards Planning for Animal, Agricultural, and Food Related Disasters. 8am to 5pm. Missouri Soybean Association, Jefferson City, MO. No prerequisites. Go to Calendar at www.movma.org for more info.

& Events

August 2024

8-18 Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, Mo. Volunteers are needed to man the booth. Come share your knowledge with fair goers in a fourhour shift. Bring the family! See article on page 16 with all the information.

10 MVMF Board Meeting. Held at MVMA office, Jefferson City, Mo.

23-25 Fetch DVM 360 Conference. Kansas City Convention Center. 120 CE sessions. Exhibit hall. MVMA members should use the code “MVMA25” to receive a 25% discount to the event. Watch for more information coming soon.

September 2024

15 MVMA Executive Board Meeting. Held at Holiday Inn Convention Center, Columbia, Mo.

October 2024

11-13 13th Annual Missouri Veterinary Trail Riders Association Trail Ride and Continuing Education. Panther Creek Campgrounds, Tuscumbia, Mo. Costs and other information to come. Check the QR code at right for updates on this event and many others.

MVTRA Spring Trail Event

Facebook Pages

Missouri Veterinary Medical Association facebook.com/MissouriVMA/ Early Career Task Force facebook.com/earlycareertaskforce/ MVMA Academy facebook.com/MVMAAcademy/ MVMA Certified Veterinary Assistant facebook.com/mvmacva

Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation facebook.com/MOVetFoundation/

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Missouri Veterinary@MissouriVMA twitter.com/MissouriVMA

Instagram Page @missourivma

Brings Fun for Members and Families

The Missouri Veterinary Trail Riders Association (MVTRA) continues the annual Spring trail ride and camping event for the third year in a row.

The fun was held April 19-21, 2024, at Brushy Creek Lodge and Resort in Black, Mo. with over 20 in attendance. Thank you to our generous sponsor AmerisourceBergen/MWI Animal Health.

The MVTRA 13th annual fall ride will be October 11-13, 2024 at the traditional location of Panther Creek Trail Rides and Campgrounds in Tuscumbia, Mo. See the MVMA website calendar for details and reservation information.

To receive communications, update your profile interest groups by selecting Mo. Veterinary Trail riders Association.

USDA Actions to Protect Livestock Health From Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza

Federal Order to assist with developing a baseline of critical information and limiting the spread of H5N1 in dairy cattle.

To further protect the U.S. livestock industry from the threat posed by highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, USDA is sharing a number of actions that we are taking with our federal partners to help us get ahead of this disease and limit its spread.

Recently the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced a Federal Order requiring the following measures, effective Monday, April 29, 2024:

Mandatory Testing for Interstate Movement of Dairy

Cattle

• Prior to interstate movement, dairy cattle are required to receive a negative test for Influenza A virus at an approved National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) laboratory.

• Owners of herds in which dairy cattle test positive for interstate movement will be required to provide epidemiological information, including animal movement tracing.

• Dairy cattle moving interstate must adhere to conditions specified by APHIS.

• As will be described in forthcoming guidance, these steps will be immediately required for lactating dairy cattle, while these

requirements for other classes of dairy cattle will be based on scientific factors concerning the virus and its evolving risk profile.

Mandatory Reporting

• Laboratories and state veterinarians must report positive Influenza A nucleic acid detection diagnostic results (e.g. PCR or genetic sequencing) in livestock to USDA APHIS.

• Laboratories and state veterinarians must report positive Influenza A serology diagnostic results in livestock to USDA APHIS.

USDA has identified spread between cows within the same herd, spread from cows to poultry, spread between dairies associated with cattle movements, and cows without clinical signs that have tested positive. On April 16, APHIS microbiologists identified a shift in an H5N1 sample from a cow in Kansas that could indicate that the virus has an adaptation to mammals. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) conducted further analysis of the specimen sequence, which did not change their overall risk assessment for the general public, because the substitution has been seen previously in other mammalian infections and does not impact viral transmission. Additionally, APHIS’ National Veterinary Services Laboratories

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Join Us at the Fair! Volunteers Needed for the MVMA Booth, August 8-18

We’re once again recruiting volunteers to be part of “Summer’s Best Story” in the MVMA booth at the Missouri State Fair. For first-time volunteers, you will receive a free, official MVMA logoed polo shirt just for helping during a four-hour morning or afternoon shift.

Volunteers also receive free admission and a lunch or dinner ticket to the beef or pork restaurants, plus a great time working with the public.

We’re combining our booth with the MU-CVM booth as a cost-saving measure, and CVM students are returning this year to back you up.

If you haven’t been to the fair or haven’t had some fun lately, go to the calendar on the movma.org home page to sign up.

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Another Session Comes to a Close

Legislative Session Recap

By Cliff Miller, DVM, MVMA Legislative Chair and Julie r. Braun, MVMA Executive Director

The 2024 Missouri legislative session officially came to an end on Friday, May 17 at 3:00 p.m.

Very few important veterinary related topics progressed this session due to the Senate’s dysfunction stemming from personality conflicts and unresolved issues from previous years leading to much disagreement as well as 2024 being an election year. Ultimately, disagreements also led to not one, but TWO record-setting filibusters in the Senate.

We had some of the best face-to-face interactions with decision makers that we’ve had in years during the MVMA’s Veterinary Day at the Capitol held in March.

The somewhat broken session proved beneficial on that day as few were on the floor and we were able to meet in their offices.

In 2024, Missouri lawmakers filed a new record number of bills with a total of 2,607. Of those, 65 Bills were monitored by the MVMA during the 102nd Missouri General Assembly.

On the last day of session, of those bills filed, only 46 reached the Governor’s desk and 18 of them were appropriations bills.

Below is a summary of bills that we lobbied on this session and their fate. Governor Mike Parson’s administration will spend the next several weeks reviewing the Truly Agreed to and Finally Passed bills and issuing his signature and vetoes. The Governor must act by July 15, 2024, with his approval or disapproval. Bills signed by the Governor will become law on August 28, unless they are passed with an emergency clause. In that event, they will become effective immediately upon signature.

TRULY AGREED AND FINALLY PASSED BUDGET

This year MVMA lobbied for and received funding for some of Missouri’s two-year schools that offer veterinarian technician degrees. The appropriation is for equipment and supplies needed for the program totaling $1,163,000.

Although this is good news, the budget still must go through the budget office and across Governor Parson’s desk where he still has the power of line-item veto.

The second appropriations item was in HB 2006, where the General Assembly funded the Dr. Merril Townley & Dr. Dan Brown Large Animal Veterinary Student Loan Program at $420,000.

PROTECTING MISSOURI’S SMALL BUSINESSES ACT

The bill establishes the “Protecting Missouri’s Small Businesses Act”.

Beginning January 1, 2025, any political subdivision implementing a shutdown order that results in a business closing solely due to the shutdown order for at least 14 consecutive days or 30 cumulative days must waive the fee for a business license during the period of the shutdown order or 6 months, whichever is longer, and reduce the real and personal property tax liability of the business as provided in the act. This act is not an exemption of property from taxation by the political subdivision, and any action taken by a political subdivision that results in a refund or revenues lost shall be construed as an exercise of the political subdivision’s authority to levy and collect local tax revenues.

DID NOT PASS PREEMPTION LOCAL LICENSESDID NOT PASS

House Bill 1509 (Murphy, R-St. Louis) would specify the General Assembly preempts any political subdivision from enacting, maintaining, or enforcing any rule, regulation, or other similar measure that in any way regulates, controls or interferes with the practice of professionals regulated under Chapters 331-332, 334-338 and 340 which includes a variety of health care professionals, pharmacists and veterinarians. HB 1509 was voted out of the House Special Committee on Government Accountability as well as the House RulesLegislative Oversight Committee but did not reach the House floor.

MVMA members at the state Capitol during the annual Veterinary Day with Representative Kent Haden.

DOG

TETHERING – DID NOT PASS

House Bill 2450 (Burnett, D- Kansas City) would have created the offense of unlawful dog tethering and chaining. It specified the factors that amount to the offense such as keeping a dog tethered or chained or otherwise restricted without someone physically present on the property for over a total of three hours in a 24-hour period. The offense would have been a class B misdemeanor. The bill did not receive a committee hearing this session.

CONFER DEGREES MIZZOU –DID NOT PASS

House Bill 2673 (Stinett, R-Springfield) and Senate Bill 749 (Hough, R-Springfield) both would have repealed provisions relating to the authority to confer degrees at public institutions of higher education. One of the provisions that would’ve been removed was the University of Missouri being the State’s only public research university and the exclusive grantor of research doctorates and first-professional degrees, including dentistry, veterinary medicine, and more. House Bill 2673 received a hearing in the House Higher Education Committee but did not move any further. Senate Bill 749 was passed out the Senate Committee on Empowering Missouri Parents and Children but did not make it to the Senate Floor.

ANIMAL RESEARCH – DID NOT PASS

Senate Bill 1319 (Moon, R- Ash Grove) would have had a requirement for public and private universities or colleges that receive state funds for animal research to post a written report by December 31 every year. The use of animals in research would have included animals used in scientific research, testing, and for experimentation purposes for the requirement. The bill also stated what was considered animal abuse in testing. This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food Production, and Outdoor Resources. The bill did not receive a hearing.

MANDATORY REPORTING OF ANIMAL ABUSE – DID NOT PASS

House Bill 1695 (Sparks, R-Wildwood), Senate Bill 995 (McCreery, D-St. Louis) and Senate Bill 1259 (Fitzwater, R-Holts Summit) would have modified provisions relating to abuse and neglect reporting, including a requirement to report companion animal abuse. All bills were referred to a committee but did not receive a hearing.

CONFISCATION OF ANIMALS – DID NOT PASS

House Bill 1826 (Smith, R-Dora) was a bill dealing with the confiscation of animals, specifying that a warrant issued under the bill must be served in the presence of a law enforcement official, among other provisions. The bill was heard by the House Agriculture Policy Committee, but further action was postponed, and the bill died.

PET SHOP OPERATIONS – DID NOT PASS

House Bill 2265 (Baker, R-Neosho) was a bill dealing with pet shop operations and would have prohibited a dealer or pet shop from purchasing animals from any entity which is not licensed to sell and handle animals or has multiple or critical violations of state or federal law within the last three years. HB 2265 was passed out of the House Agriculture Policy Committee but did not progress further.

EUTHANIZING CATS AND

DOGS – DID NOT PASS

House Bill 2593 (Jones, R-Eureka) was a bill governing methods of inducing the death of a dog or a cat in an animal shelter or some similar facility with the injection of sodium phenobarbital or its derivative. The bill also included that physicians could perform this procedure. The bill was passed out of the House Emerging Issues Committee but did not progress further.

XYLAZINE – DID NOT PASS

House Bill 2749 (Allen, R-Kansas City) is an issue sweeping the nation. Missouri’s bill adds xylazine to the list of Schedule III controlled substances as well as any material, compound, mixture, or preparation thereof. The bill provides exceptions, including the prescription or administration of xylazine or a drug containing xylazine, to an animal, or in the manufacture, use, or distribution of xylazine as an active pharmaceutical ingredient for the purposes of manufacturing an animal drug. This bill was appointed to General Laws Committee but never had a hearing.

KEY UPCOMING DATES

June 30, 2024 – Final day for Governor to sign or line-item veto budget

July 1, 2024 – First day of new fiscal year

July 14, 2024 – Last day for Governor to sign or veto policy legislation

August 6, 2024 – Missouri Primary Elections

August 28, 2024 – Effective date for policy bills without emergency clauses

September 11, 2024 – Veto Session

November 5, 2024 – Missouri General Elections

December 1, 2024 – First day of bill prefiling for 2025 session

January 8, 2025 – First day of the 2025 Legislative session

found H5N1 in a lung tissue sample from an asymptomatic cull dairy cow that originated from an affected herd and did not enter the food supply.

The novel movement of H5N1 between wild birds and dairy cows requires further testing and time to develop a critical understanding to support any future courses of action. This Federal Order is critical to increasing the information available for USDA. Requiring positive test reporting will help USDA better under this disease and testing before interstate movement will limit its spread.

While we are taking this action today, it is important to remember that thus far, we have not found changes to the virus that would make it more transmissible to humans and between people. While cases among humans in direct contact with infected animals are possible, our partners at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) believe that the current risk to the public remains low.

Additionally, we continue to see affected cows recover after supported care with little to no associated mortality.

Further, in an effort to maximize understanding and research on H5N1 in dairy cattle, on April 21, APHIS made publicly available 239 genetic sequences from the U.S. H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b influenza virus recently found in samples associated with the ongoing HPAI outbreak in poultry and wild birds, and the recent H5N1 event in dairy cattle. APHIS has also offered virus samples to interested researchers to facilitate epidemiological study. Increasing our understanding of this disease and how it spreads is critical to stopping it. This is why APHIS is urging dairy cattle producers and those who work in or with the industry to share epidemiological information from affected farms, even if they are not planning to move cattle interstate. APHIS further urges producer participation in public health assessments to continue to confirm worker safety and monitor for any potential changes in the virus that could impact transmissibility.

In addition, our partners in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released an update on the ongoing work to ensure continued effectiveness of the federal-state milk safety system. It is important to emphasize that, based on the information and research available to us at this time, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and USDA believe that our commercial milk supply is safe because of both the pasteurization process and the required diversion or destruction of milk from sick cows. Pasteurization has continuously proven to inactivate bacteria and viruses in milk.

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MWI Animal Health (MWI), a provider of state-of-the-art solutions and services for veterinary practices, and part of Cencora (formerly AmerisourceBergen), today announced the addition of technology that enables veterinary practices to provide telehealth services through its AllyDVM client engagement platform. By offering this technology, AllyDVM’s veterinary practice customers can extend a virtual care option to meet animal owners where they are, helping improve pet owners’ access to care while reducing demands placed on their staff.

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MVMa strategic Plan

the association’s Mission:

As Missouri’s statewide veterinary organization, Missouri Veterinary Medical Association’s mission is to serve the members, promote the veterinary medical profession, promote animal welfare, and enhance veterinarians’ ability to advance animal and human health.

goal 1:

To understand accurately the views and needs of the members and initiate actions and services to address those needs

action steps:

• Utilize Early Career task force to increase and recognize participation and leadership

• Educate members on new and existing programs to support animal welfare

• Enhance awareness of the CE opportunities offered through the MVMA convention, webinars, association programs and district meetings

• Increase the value of the MSFQAP to its participants

• Continue to support members in practice staff topics and practice staff utilization

• Increase the education of members about Scope of Practice issues

• Increase education and awareness of wellness and wellbeing in the profession

• Address personnel supply/demand needs in the veterinary workforce including a comprehensive and diverse pipeline of veterinarians and veterinary technicians

• Increase awareness of the range of career opportunities throughout the state

goal 2:

To practice proactive leadership action steps:

• Recruit effective leaders

• Support the VET: Veterinary Enrichment Training

• Nurture the Emerging Leadership group through Power of 10 and other programs

• Review and use the strategic plan

• Mentor and engage future leadership

• Maintain an open and productive dialogue with the MU-CVM leadership including financial health

• Continue to develop the relationship with MVTA leadership

goal 3:

To encourage an engaged, broad -based membership action steps:

• Encourage and invite veterinarians and practice staff to participate in MVMA

• Promote attendance of veterinary students and early career veterinarians at the convention

• Use current and relevant technology to communicate with membership and the public

• Reach out to more large animal regulatory and nonregulatory veterinarians

• Enhance and engage within the MOVVC

• Enhance client awareness on emergency preparedness

• Identify the needs of various types of members and create membership value to meet those needs

• Assist District VMAs as possible to facilitate their viability and relevancy

• Engage with District VMAs for partnering on leadership recruitment and membership participation

goal 4:

To facilitate a member-driven policy and advocacy to the public and the legislature action steps:

• Increase accessibility of information and legislative issues

• Inform districts and general membership about issues and educate on important topics

• Encourage and support veterinarians to run for public office

• Increase member contact with legislators including participation at Veterinary Day at the Capitol

• Work with members, industry partners and allied groups to have a unified voice

• Promote the veterinarian as the primary care provider in the animal healthcare system as well as their role in public health

• Review and evaluate potential updates to the Missouri Veterinary Practice Act and strive for a unified voice in regard to potential changes

goal 5:

Ensure resources to fulfill Mission of MVMA action steps:

• Review budget items, programs, available resources

• Allocate resources to most valuable programs

• Maintain reserve fund from percentage of membership fees

clinics encouraged to consider donating Pet oxygen Masks to local Fire departments

Agreat idea and a great lifesaver: the MVMA has developed a step-by-step guide to make it easy for your clinic to donate these oxygen mask kits to your local fire departments.

The Pet Oxygen Mask Project, an initiative of the MVMA Animal Welfare Committee in cooperation with the MVMA Emergency Management and Public Health Committee and the MVMA Missouri Volunteer Veterinary Corps, is working towards equipping Missouri fire trucks with pet oxygen masks.

To start off the initiative, the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association presented the Boone County Fire District with 10 Pet Oxygen Masks. The presentation was held at the Boone County Fire Protection District Headquarters in Columbia, MO. Two local television stations covered the event. The pet oxygen masks are specifically designed for animals and each kit comes with three different size masks that can be used on any size dog or cat, as well as ferrets, guinea pigs, birds, and more. The current cost per kit is $125.00. One kit per truck. Equipping fire trucks with pet oxygen masks will give firefighters the proper equipment they would need when trying to revive a pet that has suffered from smoke inhalation.

For added public relations benefit, arrange a time with your local news outlet to make a presentation or highlight the program on your social media pages. These kits have saved many lives when they were available.

In 2016, these oxygen masks were underwritten by the MVMA as a pilot project to develop a model for local veterinary clinics to replicate this project in communities throughout Missouri.

A recent apartment fire in O’Fallon, Mo. necessitated the use of an oxygen mask to help “Jill” breathe again after succumbing to smoke inhalation.

For a step-by-step guide to get your clinic involved in this great project, go to www.movma.org and click on “Resources” at top of the main page.

Cooper County firefighter using an O2 mask on a victim during a recent house fire.

Kits include three sizes of masks and cost $125/kit.

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Sellerswantto“sell”theirpotential,butunfortunately,itdoesnʼtworkthisway.Buyerswill sometimespaymorethanfairmarketvalueforabusinessduetoitspotentialbutusuallynot.

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Wehearthisallthetime!Sellershavealaundrylistofwaystheirhospitalcouldgrow.While thismaybetrue,buyersarenotgoingtopaytwiceforit.

Paytwice,whatdoyoumean?

Buyersaretheonesputtinginthemoney,time,andenergytoachievethegrowth.Therefore, theyshouldbetheonestoreaptherewardsofthegrowth.Theyarenotgoingtoone,pay thesellerforthepotentialandthentwo,paytorealizethepotential.

Ichallengesellerstoaskthemselves,“Withallthispotential,whyhavenʼtIcapitalizedonit?” Usually,theanswerisbecausetheydonʼthavethetimeorenergy.Thisiswhatisrequiredto realizethepotentialandexactlywhatthesellershouldbelookingforinabuyer.Buyers shouldnʼtpayforpotentialbecausetheywillbedoingallthework!

Thegoodnews-growthpotentialisagreatmarketingopportunitytosetyourbusinessapart fromothersthatareforsale.Whilethisdoesnʼtaddtothepriceofthebusiness,itmakes yourpurchaseopportunitymoreattractive.AsIsaid,buyersbuyforthefutureandpayfor thepast.

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tech notes from the MoVta

SAVE THE DATE! Join us for our 2024 Fall Conference at the St Louis Zoo on September 28, 2024! This event is FREE for members and includes 5 hours of CE. We would love to have vet tech students join us as well! Student membership is free and conference registration is discounted. Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Please visit our website at https://movta.org/ conference-sponsorship-opportunities for more details, or email us at contactus@movta.org.

Have a career opportunity available that you would like us to post for our membership? Just email your job description to us at careercenter@movta.org and we will be happy to post it on our MoVTA Facebook page! Our membership runs from June 1-May 31 of each year. Please encourage your veterinary technicians to become members of their state association! If you are a hospital manager and are interested in membership for all of your technical staff we do offer

group memberships. Please find more information at https://movta.org/login/group-memberships or email us at memberships@movta.org with any questions. You can also find us on Facebook at @ MoVetTechAssoc.

We are always looking for energetic veterinary technicians to serve within our organization. Please encourage your vet techs to become involved today!

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Foundation update

2024 Animal Archives Pet of the Year

The Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation (MVMF) has announced the winner of the 2024 Animal Archives “Pet of the Year.” The Archives offers an internet-based memorial program devoted to departed pets. This year’s winner is “Teddy,” a thirteen-year-old Persian cat owned by Pat Burns and Jackie Ellis of Columbia, Mo. He was honored by MVMA member-clinic, Rolling Hills Veterinary Hospital, Columbia, Mo.

Teddy was one of six nominees in this year’s competition. Nominees are chosen from the previous year’s submissions to the Archives. During 2023/2024, the public was invited to vote online for their favorite departed pet based on its life story and the bond between the pet and its owners. Votes from across the state were cast for the six candidates. An Honorable Mention goes to the other five Pet of the Year candidates: “Lexi”, “Lacie”, “Annie”, “Moxie” and “Amelia”.

Veterinary

Honor Roll Inducts Two New Members

The Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation (MVMF) has announced the induction for two new members into the Veterinary Honor Roll of Missouri.

On April 27, 2024 a ceremony was held at the Foundation’s Museum in Jefferson City, Mo. to honor Dr. Marcy Hammerle and Dr. Kenton Morgan.

Dr. Marcy Hammerle, Troy, Mo. Dr. Hammerle is an alumni of the University of Missouri, earning her DVM in 2003. She holds multiple certifications, including Certified Equine Rehab Practitioner (CERP), Certified Pain Practitioner, and Certified Canine Rehab Practitioner (CCRP).

Her leadership extends beyond clinical practice, serving as Board Chair of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association in 2022, after holding various leadership positions within the organization since 2009.

“We adopted Teddy, a red Persian, and his half brother Franklin, a black Persian when they were 9 months old. Teddy was always tiny, hitting 7 lbs at his best, half the size of Franklin. Although small, he had the heart of a lion and showed no fear of anything. He was sometimes called Terrible Ted or Ted Bundy, since he did not display a “conscience”. He was very smart, and was so sweet, when he wasn’t being onery. Teddy made up his own game that Jackie called “Foot”. He would lay on my chest facing me and extend his paw toward my chin. I would touch his paw and he would jerk it back. He would repeat this for as long as I would play. He was so loved and is so missed.” – Pat Burns and Jackie Ellis

You can now view the next Pet of the Year candidates and vote for your favorite pet. Go to the Animal Archives of Missouri website at www.mopetmemorial.com.

Dr. Hammerle noted ““Being a MVMA member is something I have been very proud to do since Dr. Carol Ryan brought me along to a conference when I was a student. I’ve been a member ever since and don’t know if i’ve missed a conference since then. And then the Foundation... this is my favorite group of people. I love being a part of this organization and very proud to be a part of it.“

Dr. Kenton Morgan is the 2024 MVMA Veterinarian of the Year. He graduated from the MU-College of Veterinary Medicine in 1983. He practiced equine medicine for eleven years before joining Bayer Animal Health where he was a Senior Technical Services

“Teddy” the 2024 Animal Archives Pet of the Year.

Dr. Marcy Hammerle (left) with nominator, Dr. Caitlin DeWilde.

Dr. Kenton Morgan (left) with presenter, Dr. Kevin Keegan.

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. He is a past board member of the AAEP.

Dr. Morgan’s presentor, Dr. Kevin Keegan noted “I have had the privilege of witnessing first hand how someone goes about positively impacting their chosen profession. Dr. Morgan’s career has been an instruction manual of what someone who loves his/her profession should do to assist, guide, and improve that profession so that it will be better than before they entered it.”

New Additions Added to the MVMF Veterinary Museum

The Foundation’s Veterinary Museum in Jefferson City, Mo. has recently added two displays for vistors.

Thanks to a generous donation by Dr. George Fischer, the museum now has a horsehide coat worn by his father, Dr. Carl Fischer. During the “Great Depression”, Dr. Fischer wore this coat to many farm sales when certifying the animal’s health. It is exceptionally warm and quite rare.

In addition, a map that allows visitors to leave their mark by placing a pin on their home town is featured. So far, we have pins placed from California to Key West, Florida.

Stop by and place your own pin!

Highlights and Actions of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation

Saturday, April 27, 2024

Jefferson City, Mo.

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

• Reviewed and approved the agenda for the April 27, 2024 meeting

• Reviewed and approved the minutes from the January 25, 2024 meeting

• Reviewed and approved the treasurer’s report

• Reviewed and approved the 2024-2025 proposed budget

• The 2024 Foundation Reception was a success and saw an approximately $3,100 increase in proceeds

• The 2023-2024 Animal Archive of the Year winner is Teddy. 2024-2025 Animal Archive voting is now open

• During the months of January through April, the veterinary museum received around 160 visitors from various states and Puerto Rico

• The board welcomed Dr. Cindy Vedder as a new board member

• Dr. Erica Nowlin was approved by the association as a 2024 per annum member

• Drs. Kenton Morgan and Marcy Hammerle were inducted into the Veterinary Honor Roll

• Fall honor roll nominations were discussed

• Anniversary plans for the January Foundation Reception were discussed. The PR committee will be working on preparing for the event

• We have reached our goal in the Heritage League Endowment Fund and will be rewarding additional grants this summer.

• The MVMF grant task force will review grant applicants this summer and present recommendations at the fall board meeting

• The idea of partnering with a grant writing class was discussed

• The next Foundation Board Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, August 10, 2024 immediately following the Honor Roll Induction(s) Full minutes of the MVMF Board and all other boards and committees can be accessed through the MVMA website, www.movma.org.

Go to the home page, click on Volunteer tab.

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. MSFQAP Electronic Resources: go to movma.org/page/msfqap

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Veterinarians Wanted

Animal Family Veterinary Care Center in Davenport, Iowa is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to add to our team! We are an AAHA accredited, companion animal hospital, dedicated to delivering top-tier veterinary care to small animals, exotics and avians. Check out www.youtube.com/ watch?v=--C_sYzkns4 to hear why our staff love working here! $125,000 - $205,000+ DOE; Guaranteed Competitive Base + Production; Sign-On Bonus; 4-Day Work Week; Work-Life Balance; No On-Call or Emergency Hours; Strong Mentorship Program; Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance + Family Coverage Offered ; 401k with 4% Match Please email Haylee@DVMstaffing.com for more info.

Canton Veterinary Clinic in Canton MO is seeking an associate to join our team of 6 DVM’s plus support staff. New graduates are welcome. Salary is negotiable based on experience. For the right candidate we will be very competitive/ match offers. SIMPLE IRA, Health Insurance, Dues and CE, paid time off, truck and box, etc. Multiple DVM’s allow for a four-day work week, providing work-life balance on emergency call and Saturday rotations. Multiple DVM’s allow for a great mentoring environment.

Available equipment includes ultrasound, digital radiograph, haul-in facility with tip table, pneumonic floats, blood chem and CBC, gas anesthesia, hydraulic chutes etc.

DVM’s are accompanied on appointments with technicians on almost all calls. Allow DVM’s to develop point of emphasis. Multiple DVM’s allow for a four-day work week, providing work-life balance on emergency call and Saturday rotations. Phone: 573-406-2758. Email: drdan@cantonvetclinic.com

Weathered Rock Veterinary Clinic in Jefferson City, Missouri is seeking an enthusiastic part or full-time veterinarian. We are a three doctor, small animal clinic. With in-house blood work, digital radiography, ultrasonography and a surgical suite so you can practice quality medicine and grow your craft. We offer a mentorship program for new graduates. We have no call. We are within

30 miles of the MU CVM allowing easy referral. Apply by emailing your resume and cover letter to DVMFrench@gmail.com

Arnold Animal Hospital, an AAHA-accredited, small animal exclusive practice in Arnold, MO is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our team! https://www.arnoldanimalhosp.com/ Practice Highlights: New building as of 2020; 8 exam rooms (2 cat only); Six-doctor practice Benefits: Signing bonus; Health insurance plan; 401k with match; PTO; All professional dues covered; Quarterly production bonuses; Employee/ family discounts. Contact: Kevin Kohne, DVM & Owner; petfixerupper@aol.com; (636) 296-7060

Heartland Animal Hospital in Ashland Missouri is seeking a third veterinarian to join us working full or part time.

Heartland Animal Hospital is located in the suburb of Ashland Missouri, situated half way between Jefferson City and Columbia. It is one of the fastest growing areas in Missouri. We are primarily a small companion animal medicine and surgery practice including some exotics. We pride ourselves on practicing above standard of care and working cooperatively together and with our clients, some of whom have been with us since our inception in 1996 to keep their pets and large animals healthy. Opportunity to practice equine and large animal medicine and surgery is possible as well. Heartland has a great team of cooperative members. We have the ability to do in-house labs, Direct Digital Radiology, ultrasound. We have a large boarding facility and large, beautiful 5000+ sq ft hospital that is less than five years old. Contact us however you like: email: heartlandanimalhosp1883@gmail.com; Mail: PO Box 517 Ashland, Missouri 65010; Call: (573) 657-1883 Or, best of all, JUST STOP BY AND SEE US: 605 North Henry Clay Blvd Ashland, Missouri 65010

St. Charles Animal Hospital is looking for a full time or part time associate veterinarian. We are a newly remodeled, fully equipped clinic with great support staff, long standing clients, and a fun working environment. We offer a four day work week with 2 Saturdays off per month, there are no after hours or on call duty. If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to scah@att.net

We are a mixed animal practice group located in central Missouri. Our mixed animal practice is in a small town in the heart of wine country, along the Missouri River. Hermann offers all the great things about a small community, plus the social perks of several wineries and proximity to St. Louis and Columbia. It is also a great place to raise a family with good public and private school options.

Our second clinic is a small animal practice which opened in January 2024. We’ve had a warm welcome into the community and our practice is growing rapidly. Additionally, we operate a mobile veterinary practice. Our veterinarians rotate between the two clinics, but that is not a requirement if it isn’t the right fit for you.

Our clinics employ large and small animal assistants and technicians. Our full-time veterinarians enjoy a four-day work week with rotating emergency duty and Saturday schedule. Our practice is split about evenly between large and small animal patients, with the bulk of our large animal work being comprised of beef cow/calf. We also see varying amounts of dairy, small ruminants, and horses.

Our clinics have a laid-back atmosphere, but we take our clients’ satisfaction and patients’ healthcare seriously. A collaborative team approach is encouraged at our clinic which fosters a great setting to practice high quality medicine. Asking for a second opinion, additional ideas, or a back-up physical exam is welcomed. We are a privately owned practice, and your family is important to us. Most days, you will find at least one child spending some after-school-time or a lunch break at our clinic. If you are ready to enjoy your career and practice medicine for the benefit of your patients while still having flexibility and time to enjoy your personal life, we may just be the place you are looking for. It is important to us that we create a work environment that allows our veterinarians to be challenged, the opportunity to do the good that drew you to being a veterinarian and enjoy a life-long career.

Due to growth and one of our very valued veterinarians moving home, we are hiring 2 FTE veterinarians. Our ideal candidate is a practitioner who

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enjoys practicing large and small animal medicine. Excellent communication and people skills are required. If you are looking to join a rural mixed animal practice and become a valued member of a team, please contact us. With the addition of our second clinic, we are also open to a small animal exclusive veterinarian. We are also open to the potential of hiring part-time.

If you feel like you would be a good fit for our practice, please email Kulhorn@gmail.com or call 573-486-2515. We would love to have you spend time with us and explore the option of becoming a future member of our veterinary team.

Nevada Veterinary Clinic is a mixed animal practice looking for a Veterinarian to join our team. NVC offers offer a broad range of services like digital x-ray, farm calls, therapeutic laser, and ultrasound to large animals, equines, and small animals. This is an ideal opportunity for a veterinarian that is interested in both large and small animal medicine. Sign on bonus available. To apply, send your resume to sallythompson@vetcor.com

We are seeking an Associate Veterinarian at Cooper County Animal Hospital!

Relevant information: Located in Boonville, MO; Mixed animal practice; Three doctors with experienced support staff; Ideal candidate is proficient in small animal general medicine/surgery while possessing experience in cattle/ruminant handling

Benefits: Signing bonus/relocation assistance; ProSal available; Health insurance; Dental/Vision assistance; PTO; Simple IRA with 3% match; All dues covered; Annual CE stipend. Contact: Scott Fray, DVM & Owner, ccahdvm@iland.net, (660) 8822796

Sunshine Animal Hospital sees not only dogs & cats but also most exotics you can name. We have been in practice for 30 years & have a clientele that expects the best care for their pets. We offer a yearly base salary with a production bonus, IRA, continuing ed & vacation. We do not have overnight emergencies or an on call system & we offer flexible hours/scheduling. See our website for clinic information & hours www.sunshineah.com. We are looking for one or two full/ part-time associates to join us in our adventures. Please email resumes to sunshineahinfo@gmail. com or call 417-889-0090 and ask to speak to the practice manager

Associate Veterinarian -Experienced DVM’s or New Grads Welcome! Barrett Station Veterinary Clinic is a companion animal practice seeking an associate DVM for a part-time or full-time opportunity. We welcome all experience levels! This is an excellent mentorship opportunity for a new or recent graduate. We are a five-doctor practice located in one of the top suburban St. Louis areas. Our practice is privately owned and has proudly served our community since 1991. Our mission is to provide superior veterinary care to our patients and clients with empathy, compassion and respect. The BSVC team cultivates long term cli-

ents through our excellent patient care, service, integrity and compassion. At BSVC, we believe in a positive team culture and work-life balance. We offer flexible scheduling, NO on call or weekend hours. Generous compensation package. Brand new state of the art facility. Learn more about us direct from our team at: Careers – Barrett Station Veterinary Clinic. Please submit resume or inquiries to nmartin@barrettstationvet.com. Learn more about us direct from our team at: Careers – Barrett Station Veterinary Clinic. Please submit resume or inquiries to nmartin@barrettstationvet. com

The Barry Road Animal Hospital (https://barryroadanimalhospital.com/) is seeking a full-time veterinarian to join our team. Please send your resume to the Hospital Manager at obrunhoeber@vetcor.com or apply online at https://jobs. avma.org/jobs/19950392/40k-sign-on-veterinarian-in-kansas-city-mo-leadership-potential.

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 provide a fun environment with a wonderful and knowledgeable support staff. 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 and more. For more details please contact us. Please e-mail resume to nhvh@ newhavenvetclinic.com or call 573-237-7387.

R Veterinary is seeking Veterinarians to join our team! Full-service small animal practices providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care. Our locations can be found at https://www.r.vet/

Additional Benefits: Competitive compensation & production bonuses; Sign-on/relocation assistance; PTO (vacation, parental, sick); Medical/ dental/vision/life insurance; Fully covered dues/ licenses; 401k with 4% match; Yearly CE stipends; Flexible schedule; HSA. Contact:James Rericha, CEO, jamesr@r.vet, (573) 578-7072.

Midwest Veterinary Clinic (Fulton, MO) is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our established three-doctor practice. Our privately-owned practice is small animal exclusive and provides services in wellness, diagnostics, surgical, dental, preventive, and more! Our Benefits: 401k policy with match; Health, life, & disability insurance policies; PTO; Parental leave; Employee assistance program; Professional development assistance; Employee discount.. Contact: Dr. Cindy Vedder, DVM & Owner, (573) 642-9346, cvpdvm@gmail.com, https://midwestvetclinic.com/

Thompson Hills Animal Clinic is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our well-established small animal practice located in Sedalia, MO. We are currently 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/

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.

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.

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 after-hours 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.Contact: Billy Johnson, 732-523-4547 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.

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 of-

fers 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 veterinary 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 multi-modal 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 three-

doctor 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 oncall duty. Contact: 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

Veterinary Technician and Practice Staff Wanted

Veterinary assistant or Registered Veterinary Technician positions open at our family oriented, primarily small animal veterinary clinic located in Ozark, Missouri. No experience necessary, but would be a plus. Please contact Dr. Frankie Bowers or Dr. Shelia Taylor at (417) 581-3344 for further information or apply online with a resume.

Businesses For Sale/Lease

Busy small animal practice for sale. Building is 3500 sq ft with two large lots. Established 11 years ago. every thing goes with sale. This is growing business. I am just ready to retire. Please call for more information. Address 5612 S 14th, Fort Smith, AR. If you would like to tour, see pictures, or get pricing please call. 918-774-5048. Posted with IDEX Advisors as well. Feel free to contact our broker David Sweeten: 210-422-7958.

Practice for Sale in West Central Missouri NEW LISTING!!! Solo doctor, small animal opportunity in west central Missouri. Modern building, over 2600sf, room to expand. Simmons@SimmonsMidwest.com or 877-322-6465

Practice for Sale in Springfield Area. Solo DVM, small animal, Springfield area. $570K in revenue, leased space. Tremendous growth potential for this hospital. Simmons@SimmonsMidwest.com or 877-322-6465.

Turnkey small animal practice (1,600 sqft) with real estate (1.15 acres) for sale - St. Clair County, IL. 4.8 stars on Google from 147 reviews. Located on the main strip of town. One doctor practice (continued on page 34)

- room for two FTE. 18%+ adjusted EBITDA and $1.2+ million revenue past four years. Average staff tenure 10+ years. Over 30 years of independent ownership. Sale includes all operating assets, existing equipment, inventory, and client records. Link to NDA Form: https://wkf.ms/3UdGeUe propartnersteam.com. wes@ppwteam.com

Small Animal Practice for sale in St. Louis County. 1600 sq ft free standing building included. Well established. Emphasis on integrated medicine. Owner to help with transition.. Contact Teresa Garden at trgarden2023@gmail.com

East-Central MO Practice for Sale. Dynamic and multifaceted city! Real Estate is included. 2,100 SF facility with 4 exam rooms. 2022 Gross revenue approximately $630K. Solo DVM working 30 hrs/wk. Huge growth potential! Rental income opportunity possible.. Contact PS Broker at 800.636.4740, info@psbroker.com, https:// go.psbroker.com/MO5 (Listing MO5).

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 417771-7512 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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