• 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. Lynn Martin
President
Dr. Jason Nickell
President-Elect
Dr. Laura Moon
Vice President
Dr. Shelia Taylor
Secretary/Treasurer
Dr. David Wilson Board Chair
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Dr. Kenton Morgan
Northwest District Delegate
Dr. Jeffrey Sparks
North Central District Delegate
VACANT
Northeast District Delegate
Dr. Erica Nowlin
Kansas City District Delegate
Dr. Tom Rose
West Central District Delegate
Dr. Adam Duris
Greater St. Louis District Delegate
Dr. Jamie Hall
East Central District Delegate
Dr. Cody Secreast
Southwest District Delegate
Dr. Sean Byrd
Southeast District Delegate
Dr. Jessica Stroupe
AVMA Delegate
Dr. Chuck Barry
AVMA Alternate Delegate
Dr. Carol Ryan
AVMA District 7 Representative
Dr. Srinand “Sri” Sreevatsan, Dean
MU College of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Cliff Miller (Ex-officio)
MVMA Legislative Chair
Stephanie Gilliam, RVT, MS (Ex-officio)
MVTA Legislative Chair
Lillie Snider: Student Board Member
AT-LARGE DELEGATES
Dr. Melissa Boldan • Dr. Kathryn Bell
Dr. Jamie Hall
STAFF
Julie Braun
Executive Director
Lizzie Benke
Program & Event Manager
Max McCarthy
Digital Communications & Program Coordinator
Grace Groh
Museum Relations & Program Assistant
Kim Ralston
Director of Print Communications
Michelle Gentges
Executive Assistant
Emma Hees
Bookkeeper
On the Cover...
These two buddies are beating the heat in the cool morning grass (even though the kitty doesn’t look all that happy). Over the summer you can make friends at one of the many events that highlight summer activities.
Join the fun manning the booth at the Missouri State Fair in August (See page 16.) MVMA pays for admission and meal.
The Fetch DVM Conference in Kansas City offers great CE plus a 20% discount for MVMA members. (See page 22.)
September offers the MU-CVM Alumni weekend and Equine Dentistry Continuing Education Seminar while early fall has the Missouri Veterinary Trail Riders annual weekend ride. (See page 14.)
From the Board Chair
Primarily, I would like to sincerely thank the MVMA membership for allowing me to serve the MVMA in a leadership role for the past 4 years. I could not have done this job without the support of the membership, the MVMA leadership team and the MVMA office staff. This is likely the last time I have a chance to reach out to our MVMA members as an officer of the MVMA. I will end my tenure following the end of the 2027 MVMA Annual Conference at the Wyndham Executive Center in Columbia MO, January 28 thru 31.
I started the process 4 years ago with much trepidation, but the last four years have proven to be a great learning experience as I’ve had the opportunity to meet many new veterinarians throughout the state, have attended many District meetings, have been involved in many discussions with the MVMA staff and the wonderful members of the MVMA Board including Past Presidents Marcy Hammerle,
Ed Migneco, Matt Silvius, Kacie Ulhorn, and current Executive board members, President Lynn Martin, President-Elect Jason Nickell, and Vice-President Laura Moon. Although I’ve worked with many MVMA staff members, I have worked most closely with Julie Braun, our Executive Director and Lizzie Benke, Program & Event Manager. They are truly excellent leaders, and our members should be proud of the great work they do for our association.
I thought I knew about all the great work our association does for its members, but I significantly underestimated the breadth and depth of the variety of issues that the association oversees daily. It is a massive job that the MVMA staff manages, and they are always concerned about how an issue might face practicing veterinarians primarily, but all veterinarians in the wide variety of careers that we are blessed to be involved in. The MVMA has almost 2,000 members, and there is no way that the association can support every opinion of every member, but the Executive Board, the MVMA Board members and the MVMA staff take great pride in gathering input to make sure at least every member has had the opportunity to express their opinion.
From the Executive Director
Dear Members,
As I sit down to write this summer’s message, I find myself reflecting on the strength of this profession. Not simply in the work that each of you do every day, but in the community we have built together.
This legislative session challenged us in ways that tested our resolve, our unity, and our willingness to stand up for the profession we all care so deeply about. Much of that focus centered on SB 883 and the conversations surrounding scope of practice, professional standards, and the future of veterinary medicine in Missouri. While legislative challenges are never easy, they often serve as powerful reminders of why organized veterinary medicine matters.
When the profession needed a voice, you showed up.
You answered emails, made phone calls, attended meetings, adjusted your schedules, traveled to the Capitol, testified, and shared your expertise. Some of you did so publicly,
while many others offered support behind the scenes. Every effort mattered. Every voice mattered. Together, we demonstrated what can happen when a professional community comes together with purpose and conviction.
I have always believed in trying to find the positive in difficult situations, and this year has given us plenty to be proud of. While legislative advocacy often begins in response to a challenge, it also creates momentum. It strengthens relationships. It encourages new leaders to step forward. It reminds us that protecting the future of veterinary medicine is not the responsibility of a few—it belongs to all of us.
One of the most encouraging parts of this season has been seeing the enthusiasm and initiative of our future veterinarians. Students and young professionals continue to bring energy, curiosity, and an eagerness to engage in organized veterinary medicine. Their willingness to learn, participate, and lead should give all of us great confidence in the future of this profession. They are watching what we build today, and one day they will carry it forward.
I would urge every member of the MVMA to reach out to the MVMA office or any of the current officers of the association to find out how they can become more involved in their association. If you have an idea that you believe would improve our profession, please bring it to the attention of the Executive Board or any of the members of the MVMA office. Working alongside other members with the same goal of improving our profession is a very rewarding experience. A great first start would be to attend your district meetings. These meetings are great places to interact with fellow district members and the CE is excellent. Regardless of the path you take, getting more involved with the MVMA will be a rewarding experience.
Once again, I want to thank you for a wonderful 4 years working with the association. It has been a great experience that I will always cherish, and I urge others to step forward and learn more about how great your association has become to support the veterinary profession.
Sincerely,
David Wilson, DVM
As we move into membership renewal season, I encourage each of you to think about the value of this association and the role it plays—not just when challenges arise, but every day in between. If you know a colleague who is not yet a member, share with them why you belong. Tell them why organized veterinary medicine matters. Invite them to be part of this community. Membership grows one conversation at a time.
This year, we are also introducing Auto Renewal as a new option to make maintaining your membership easier than ever. We hope this added convenience helps you stay connected and engaged with the work we are doing on your behalf.
The MVMA is more than an office, a board, or a collection of programs. It is a community of professionals committed to protecting one another, supporting the next generation, and advancing veterinary medicine in Missouri.
Thank you for your membership, your advocacy, and your continued belief in the power of working together.
Gratefully yours,
Julie R. Braun
David Wilson, DVM
Julie R. Braun
Happenings... MVMA
PEOPLE & EVENTS
HATS OFF NEW GRADSto
The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine celebrated its 77th Commencement Ceremony May 15, 2026, launching the careers of 114 new veterinarians. In addition to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees, the college awarded bachelor’s degrees in microbiology or veterinary technology and recognized visiting scholars, house officers completing internships and residencies, graduate students, and veterinary science certificate recipients.
Dominique Griffon, DVM, MSc, PhD, dean of veterinary medicine at the University of Prince Edward Island, served as the event’s keynote speaker.
MVMA president, Dr. Lynn Martin led the graduates in the recitation of the Veterinary Oath.
Article by Deidre Ashley • Photos by Karen Clifford
The Standard We Carry Forward
Lessons
from a veterinarian who never stopped caring.
Editor’s note: The following remembrance of Dr. Rodney Chapman was submitted by longtime colleague Kaslyn Marriott. While deeply personal, it also serves as a reflection on the values that inspire so many in veterinary medicine—dedication, compassion, craftsmanship, and a commitment to doing things the right way.
I was blessed to work for and know Rodney for over 30 years. He was an inspiration and set a standard I still carry with me—a standard I honestly haven’t seen in anyone else. There was only one Doc Rod.
I still remember my first farm call with him. We were semen testing bulls, and before we got there he looked at me and said, “When the shit starts flying, don’t turn your back.”
It was early spring, the grass was green, and anyone who’s been around cattle on fresh pasture knows what comes next. Believe me—the crap was flying.
Back at the truck, Rodney pulled out his pocketknife and scraped every bit of manure off his coveralls. Then he came over and scraped every bit off me too. Then he washed off those five-buckle rubber boots he never went anywhere without and handed me the hose so I could spray mine off too. You always tapped your boots off on the running boards to make sure every last particle was off before getting in.
That was Rodney.
He took pride in everything—the big things and the little things. He taught us how to scrape dirt off the right way. How to open ketchup packets in the truck so we could still dip fries. How to answer the phone carefully, because LeeRoy and Leroy were not the same person. He taught attention to detail in ways we didn’t fully appreciate until later. He never had a problem stopping you midsentence with the hold sign while loudly saying HOLD just to make sure you said exactly what he thought you should say.
And those lessons stayed with us.
To this day, so much of life still runs through the filter of, “What would Doc Rod do?”
If pencils aren’t sharpened enough. If I don’t get a callback before the end of the day.
If my car comes back with grease marks on it.
If something isn’t organized right.
If someone writes something urgent and doesn’t use a red marker with a few exclamation points.
Working cattle with Rodney was never quick. A 3-hour job became 8… sometimes 12. If you started at 6 in the morning, there was a decent chance you’d look up and it’d be 1 or 2 o’clock in the morning and you’d still be standing there under a flashlight wondering how everyone was still awake while pairing cows to calves in the dark, and Rodney would still be studying every animal like it was the first one of the day.
And every cow had to be analyzed. Then analyzed again. Sometimes a third time—just to make absolutely sure she got the right dose of dewormer. Nothing was guessed. Nothing was rushed. Rodney was a perfectionist, and if there was a more precise way to do something, he was going to find it.
Not because he was slow—but because he cared. Every animal mattered. Every client mattered. Doing it right mattered.
And he was like that with everything.
He could make the tiniest spay incision you’d ever seen. He could do an ear crop and it would look perfect every time. He could sew up the ugliest laceration imaginable and somehow when he was done it looked like almost nothing had happened.
He also taught us Rodney-style bravery.
If he needed a human gate for one of his crazy cows, then you were the gate. Calm as ever, he’d say, “They’ll never hurt you.”
Well… if your only escape is climbing into the rafters, I’d argue otherwise.
But Rodney believed in us.
I never knew how strong I was, how fast I could move, or how high I could jump until an angry cow tested it. Rodney never doubted we’d figure it out.
He taught us we were stronger than we knew. That we could keep going when we thought we were done. That sleep and food were optional if there was still work to finish.
And somehow… he was usually right.
His patience was incredible. He could come in from farm calls with people waiting in the lobby and still stop first to make sure his hair was parted just right, his beard brushed and twisted just right. That beard was one of his prides. I can still picture him.
His kindness ran just as deep.
So did his dedication to his practice. He gave everything to it—even on days he didn’t know if payment would ever come. He just kept showing up because that was who he was.
And his voice—I don’t think I’ll ever forget it. Calm. Steady. Kind. A voice animals trusted. A voice people trusted.
Rodney taught me so much. He shaped who I am more than he probably ever knew.
It’s hard to explain how much one person’s work ethic, character, and way of carrying himself can stay with you—but Rodney will always stay with me. He was truly irreplaceable.
And for the rest of my life, in more moments than most people would realize, I know I’ll still hear that question in the back of my mind—
“What would Doc Rod do?”
And that says everything about the kind of man he was.
Kaslyn Marriott
Practice Manager, 30+ Years of Service
Chapman Animal Clinic
In Memory
Rodney K. Chapman, DVM
Versailles, Mo.
Passed Away: May 24, 2026
Survived by his wife, Cheryl
George W. Jury, DVM
Lubbock, Texas
Passed Away: Febriary 27, 2026
Survived by his wife, Pat; daughter, Lynne and sons, Jeffrey and Brad.
Steve A. Nickell, DVM
Stansbury, Mo..
Passed Away: April 17, 2026
Survived by his wife, Debbie; sons, Jason and Jordan; and daughter, Arianne.
HIGHLIGHTS AND ACTIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD
Highlights and Actions of the MVMA Executive Board April 12, 2026 Columbia, Mo.
The Missouri Veterinary Medical Association met April 6, 2025 at the Wyndham Executive Center, Columbia, Mo. The following are highlights. All formal actions were moved and seconded by board members, and all motions carried, unless noted otherwise:
• The MVMA Executive Board reviewed and approved the Board Agenda.
• Reviewed and approved the budget for 20252026.
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• Heard and approved the candidate slate for vice president and reviewed the At Large Delegate terms and positions.
• 2025 Convention well received: Decreased income from 2025 Convention due to unexpected scheduling conflict with VMX.
• 2026 convention planning underway with potential Vet Tech Program integration.
• MVMA staff updates include 6 employees; staffing changes include promotions, retirement, and a new hire.
• The board approved 3% dues increase for 2026 to be voted on at the January membership business meeting.
• Lifetime membership eligibility increase from 10 to 20 years was discussed and approved for a vote by the membership over the summer.
• Policy Manual updated with multiple revisions and clarifications.
• Dr. Cliff Miller, Legislative Committee Chair reported on active legislation this session, as well as the success of Veterinary Day at the Capital with 19 veterinarians and 7 students participating.
• MVMA Legislative Policy Forum is scheduled for October 26, 2025. All MVMA leadership is encouraged to attend.
• Levels of supervision Rules changes allowing expanded supervision to RVTs goes into effect April 30, 2025.
• Leadership to present at an end of the year SAVMA meeting.
• AVMA Alternate Delegate, Dr. Jessica Stroupe, and AVMA District VII Representative, Dr. Carol Ryan gave reports including the Brakke study; midlevel practitioner opposition, AVMA Convention; Legislative Fly-in; Dues increases for the next few years; HPAI; & multiple resources available to members.
• MU CVM Dean’s Report included VMDL Phase I & 2; incoming class numbers; faculty staffing; open house; and artificial intelligence.
• Committee updates included the Mo. Volunteer Veterinary Corps continued contacts and communications with emergency agencies including State Emergency Management Agency, Mo. Dept. of Health & Sr. Services, & the Medical Reserve Corps.
• Mo. Veterinary Practice Act Review Task Force received Executive Board approval of 10 proposed changes to the Practice Act being presented to the Licensing Board in April.
• MVMA Scope of Practice Committee approved to proactively create a tool kit for midlevel practitioner threats to Mo.
• MVMA’s Policy Manual was presented for approval with changes to obvious modernization needs.
• Reported that several webinars and educational pieces were made available to MVMA members regarding the Mo Sick Leave Law.
• Strategic planning session with a facilitator is being researched.
• MVMA’s annual financial review by a contracted CPA firm was reviewed.
• MVMA Leadership is invited to address the incoming class during V.E.T. orientation week. New ideas are being formatted by MU CVM.
• Approved an update to fiduciary statement to prohibit the use of recording devices and/or AI notetaking during MVMA Board, Committee, & Task Force meetings.
• 2025 Power of Ten class has 8 participants
• Licensing Board terms have all been updated with new appointees and reappointed members.
• 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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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 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.
TITER RECOMMENDATION
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CANDIDATES 2027 Off ICER
Note: Official ballots will be mailed or emailed on or before September 1, 2026.
Candidate for President Elect
Dr. Moon was born and raised in Southern California. While earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science at Cal Poly Pomona, she worked full-time at both a small animal vet clinic and on the campus beef cow-calf herd. This experience solidified her passion for veterinary medicine, which has remained a lifelong commitment. Growing up in a bustling urban environment was a stark contrast to her current life in rural Missouri, where she earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from the University of Missouri in 2018.
Since graduating, Dr. Moon has been practicing at a mixed-animal clinic in Moberly, Missouri. She is particularly passionate about reproductive medicine, dentistry, and handling complex medical cases. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Moon serves as the medical director of a four-doctor team and oversees a dedicated staff. She finds great satisfaction in collaborating with her team, leveraging their individual strengths to improve patient care.
Despite being just seven years out of vet school, Dr. Moon’s has been very active in organized veterinary medicine. She participated in the 2020 Power of 10 class, served in multiple executive board positions with the Missouri Veterinary Trail Riders Association (including VP, president, and now treasurer), and is currently in her second term as the MVMA Northeast District Delegate. Additionally, she serves as the MVMA Academy President and is an active participant in events like Vet Day at the Capitol and the MU Vet School’s V.E.T. program for incoming students. Dr. Moon was honored with the MVMA 2025 Ortu Stella Award, which recognizes emerging leaders in the state. Dr. Moon lives by the motto: “Be happy and have fun.” She believes that when these two aspects of life are in place, everything else tends to fall into place as well. This philosophy extends to her leadership approach, both in the clinic and in her professional associations.
“I am a firm believer that when you are happy and having fun, you show up as your best self. I believe this not only benefits you personally but also enhances your ability to serve your clients, staff, and family. As MVMA president-elect, one of my main goals is to demonstrate to newer graduates, my generation, and even students that being actively involved in organized veterinary medicine can be deeply fulfilling, both personally and professionally. I want to inspire others to get involved in a variety of ways and help foster a positive, fun, and rewarding environment within the veterinary community.”
Laura Moon, DVM
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, increased demand for veterinarian and veterinarian technicians, 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, 2026.
Candidate for Vice President
Dr. Justin Berger grew up in central Missouri on his family’s farm near Owensville. He is the 5th generation raised there and still participates in its functioning. Justin was fortunate to grow up around veterinary medicine, spending countless hours with his uncle, late Dr. John Niebruegge. Dr. Berger attended the University of Missouri-Columbia (MU), majoring in biochemistry for his undergraduate studies. During that time, he was involved in numerous organizations, including Marching Mizzou. Dr. Berger then continued his education at Mizzou by earning his DVM from the College of Veterinary Medicine in 1998. While a student in veterinary school, he was active with the MU Mule Team and served as the mule caretaker and team president. Later, Dr. Berger was honored to provide the MU Mules, Jill and Shirley, their retirement home. Since graduation, Dr. Berger has had opportunities in various aspects of veterinary medicine. Prior to owning his own practice, he served in a primarily large animal clinic, an exclusively small animal clinic, and moonlighted in emergency medicine. Now, for the past 20 years, he has been the owner of a mixed animal practice serving Rolla and the surrounding areas.
In addition to his practice, Dr. Berger is also an Affiliate Faculty Veterinarian at Missouri University of Science and Technology-Rolla. He serves as an active member of the Institution Animal Care and Use Committee and the Institutional Biohazard Committee. Dr. Berger recently completed two terms as the East Central District Delegate to the MVMA Executive Board. He is currently serving on the Practice Act Review Task Force and has participated in Vet Day at the state capital.
Dr. Berger, his wife, Karen, and three children live on their farm near Rolla with dogs, cats, horses, and cattle. They enjoy spending time on the Osage River, horseback trail riding, and having outings to places like the St. Louis Zoo. Dr. Berger volunteers time with the Rolla High School Marching Bulldog Brigade. He helps build the props for their band shows and coordinates the transportation of props, equipment, instruments, and uniforms to their competitions.
“Personal Belief and Mission Statement: Serving as the East Central District Delegate to the MVMA Executive Board has allowed firsthand observations of the importance of organized veterinary medicine. The MVMA truly has Missouri’s Veterinarians and best interest at heart. I believe in leadership by example. The six years spent on the executive board allowed me to give back to a profession that has given me so much. I would be honored to continue serving in our profession as Vice President of the MVMA.”
Justin Berger, DVM
Candidate for Vice President
Tom Rose, DVM, MPH, DACVPM graduated from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 1988 and has practiced at Rolling Hills Veterinary Hospital in Columbia, MO ever since. Dr. Rose progressed rapidly from working as an associate veterinarian in this exclusively small animal practice to serving 30 years as a co-owner and managing partner of Rolling Hills Veterinary Hospitals, PC, ending that ownership role in 2021 with a sale to VetCor. For several years he has worked as a solo practitioner at the original Rolling Hills location, which may be familiar to several past MU graduates, while also serving as the business manager for both Columbia hospitals. During that time, he developed particular interest in internal medicine and reproduction.
In 2017, Dr. Rose completed a Master of Public Health degree at MU, and in 2019 became a board-certified diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (ACVPM). From 2018-2025 he also served as an adjunct assistant professor in the MU MPH program, teaching online and assisting with internships for MPH students (including some DVMs and dual degree students) in the Veterinary Public Health emphasis area.
Aside from his work in veterinary medicine and public health, Dr. Rose has been very involved in public education at the local and state level for several years. These activities have included serving as an officer on several nonprofit boards and commissions, including seven years on the Columbia Board of Education, with 2 years as president, and participating for several years in the student mentoring program at Columbia Public Schools. He was named Missouri’s Child Advocate of the Year in 2013 for his work promoting quality early childhood education. He has also been very involved with the Columbia Metro Rotary club, serving twice as club president. Dr. Rose and his wife have been very active members and ministers with the Newman Center Catholic Church on the MU campus since arriving as undergraduate students. They have 3 daughters who have also pursued careers in science related fields of nursing, engineering, and physical therapy, and cherish any time they can spend with their nine grandchildren. Aside from his community volunteer work, Dr. Rose enjoys exercising and watching Mizzou athletics.
“All veterinarians are public health practitioners. As a private practice owner and an educator promoting One Health, I have experienced many of the diverse challenges facing our profession today. I have treasured the opportunity to become more active at the organizational level of our profession by serving on the MVMA Board of Directors as an At Large Delegate in the past and currently as the WCVMA delegate. I am committed to using my background in public health, as well as my experience as a practicing veterinarian and small business owner for several years, to continue serving this profession, this organization, and my fellow veterinarians to the best of my abilities.”
Tom Rose, DVM, MPH, 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, 2026.
2027 AT -L AR g E D ELE g ATE
CANDIDATES
Note: Official ballots will be mailed or emailed on or before September 1, 2026. 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.
Jessica Dean, DVM
greater St. Louis District
Jessica Dean, DVM is a 2017 graduate of the University of Missouri CVM. She started her career as an equine practitioner, completing an internship in New York and then working in ambulatory practice in Wisconsin. She moved back to her hometown of St. Louis in 2020, and transitioned to small animal practice. She still loves spending time with horses, as well as exploring the outdoors. She is a recent graduate of the MVMA Power of 10 program.
“I have enjoyed my increased involvement in MVMA over the past year as an At-Large Delegate and a Power of 10 class member. Taking an active role in meetings, participating in committees, and attending the Day at the Capital have opened my eyes to all that MVMA does and its importance to the profession. I hope to have the honor to continue to represent Missouri veterinarians from all backgrounds and locales.”
David Hertzog, DVM
greater Kansas City District
Dr. Hertzog graduated from MU College of Veterinary medicine in 1992. Following graduation, he joined his father and 3 other associates at Lee’s Summit Animal Hospital, a mixed animal practice in West Central Missouri. After 31 years of practice, he retired from full-time work to manage a church camp in Amsterdam, Mo. and also provides veterinary relief services in that area. He also served for 18 months as a district vet with the Missouri Department of Agriculture. Dr. Hertzog and his wife Kristie have 3 children and 3 grandchildren.
“I’ve always been involved in organized veterinary medicine; it was modeled for me by many of my mentors. I served as KCVMA president in 2005 and got to see first-hand the value that our organization has to our members both personally and professionally. Networking, C.E., and forging life-long relationships are some of the key benefits of being a part of the MVMA and I would like to share that with our members as an At-Large Delegate.”
Please return your ballots by October 1, 2026.
Sonja Perry, DVM Northeast District
Originally, from Bowling Green, MO, Dr. Sonja Perry is proud to have returned home to be the co-owner of the Bowling Green & Louisiana Vet Clinics with Dr. Ashley Bowers DVM. While in vet school, she held several leadership roles including MVMA Student Board Rep. After graduating in 2019, she fell in love with the variety of cases that rural mixed practice presents. Dr. Perry and her husband, Cole, enjoy traveling and spending time with their son
“As a practicing veterinarian and practice owner, I am thankful for MVMA’s role in advocating for the legislative concerns of veterinarians in Missouri, providing CE and designating a space for networking and fellowship with other veterinarians. I wish to be an At-Large Delegate to help give back to an organization that has helped fuel my passion for veterinary medicine and assist MVMA in continuing to move forward.”
NOTE: At-Large candidates are listed here alphabetically. Candidates’ names and bios will be reversed on the official ballot mailed by September 1, 2026.
Upcoming
& Events
July 2026
10-14 AVMA Convention in Anaheim, CA
August 2026
13-23 Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, Mo. Volunteers are needed to man the booth. Come share your knowledge with fair goers in a four-hour shift. Bring the family! See article on page 16 with all the information.
28-30 Fetch DVM 360 Conference. Kansas City Convention Center. 120 CE sessions. Exhibit hall. MVMA members should use the code “MOVMA20” to receive a 20% discount to the event. Watch for more information coming soon.
September 2026
18-19 MU-CVM Alumni Weekend in Columbia, Mo.
25-27 MVMA Equine Dentistry Weekend, Union, Mo. Join Drs. Rach and Whittle for this hands on lecture/wetlab. 18.5 hours of CE. See calendar at www.movma. org.
October 2026
9-11 15th Annual Missouri Veterinary Trail Riders Association Trail Ride and Continuing Education.North Fork River Ranch in West Plains, Mo. 2-3 hours of Continuing Education, Costs and other information to come.
Go to www.movma.org for more information on these events.
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
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The Missouri Veterinary Trail Riders Association (MVTRA) continues the annual Spring trail ride and camping event for the fourth year in a row.
The fun was held May17-19, 2026, at Brushy Creek Lodge in Black, Mo. with over 20 in attendance. Thank you to our generous sponsor MWI Animal Health-Cencora.
The MVTRA 15th annual fall ride will be October 9-11, 2026 at North Fork River Ranch in West Plains, Mo. 2-3 hours of Continuing Education See the MVMA website calendar for details and reservation information.
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Theileria Update
By Craig Payne, DVM, MS Veterinary Extension, University of Missouri
Theileria orientalis was added to the Missouri reportable animal disease list in November 2023. Using that data, the Missouri Department of Agriculture Animal Health Division created a map, which is available on their website, showing counties where cases have been identified. In January 2024, only four counties had reported cases of T. orientalis – Howell, Shelby, Platte, and Bates. By January 2025, the number had increased to 22 counties. One year later, by January 2026, cases had been identified in 59 counties. State animal health officials now consider the disease endemic in Missouri and are no longer recording county-level locations of cases.
Now that Theileria is widespread in Missouri, interpreting PCR test results has become more challenging. A positive result confirms infection but does not distinguish between acute and chronic infection. Some laboratories have established cycle threshold (Ct) values to help differentiate between the two. Ct is a semi-quantitative measure of the amount of DNA present in a sample, and lower Ct values generally indicate higher DNA loads that may be associated with acute versus a chronic infection. However, even with a lower Ct value, the presence of clinical signs consistent with theileriosis and evidence of anemia remain the best indicators that Theileria is the cause of disease. It is important to note that Ct values are not standardized among laboratories, so a cutoff used by one laboratory may not be useful for interpreting results from another.
There is still not an approved antimicrobial available in the U.S. to treat Theileria. Buparvaquone has received considerable attention because studies have shown it can temporarily reduce parasitemia and may reduce mortality, although it does
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not eliminate the carrier state. Approval in the U.S. is unlikely because of prolonged withdrawal concerns. More recent residue studies in Australia and New Zealand demonstrated detectable residues in some tissues at 147 days after treatment and in liver and at site of injection out to at least 328 days. Imidocarb, ponazuril, and toltrazuril have also been evaluated, but available studies have not demonstrated clear efficacy. Imizol (imidocarb) and Marquis (ponazuril) are not approved for use in cattle, but neither drug is prohibited for extra-label use in food animals under AMDUCA if all legal requirements are met within a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship. However, long withdrawal intervals, treatment costs, and limited evidence of efficacy limit their use. Toltrazuril is different because there is no FDA-approved product in the United States, so its use in food-producing animals is not permissible under federal law.
Finally, there has been quite a bit of discussion about the role T. orientalis may play in some feeder-calf health problems in stocker operations and feedyards. Field reports have described groups of calves with BRD or BRD-like symptoms, poor response to antimicrobial therapy, higher than expected mortality, and positive PCR results for T. orientalis. Some have suggested that calves chronically infected with T. orientalis may recrudesce following stress from shipping, commingling, etc. Others have suggested that concurrent infection with Theileria may increase the severity of BRD. At this point, no one knows how or to what degree Theileria may be contributing to these problems. There is much work yet to be done.
Fun Time at the Fair! Volunteers Needed for the MVMA Booth, August 13-23
We’re once again recruiting volunteers to join the fun in the MVMA booth at the Missouri State Fair. For first-time volunteers, you will receive a free, official MVMA logoed polo shirt 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 costsaving 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 or call the office at 573-636-8612 to sign up.
Asian Longhorned Tick. Photo by James Gathany, Centers for Disease Control
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Practice act review task Force spring 2026 report
The Practice Act Review Task Force (PAR TF) was created by the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA) executive leadership in Spring 2024. Its membership, objectives, and overall strategy were further developed throughout Summer 2024.
The task force held its first meeting on August 6, 2024, and has continued to meet regularly since its inception. In addition to task force meetings, representatives have presented reports and engaged in discussions with the MVMA Executive Board, the MVMA Board of Governors, and the Missouri Veterinary Medical Board (MVMB). The task force’s work has involved collaboration with numerous stakeholders, including MVTA, MVMB, MVMA, AABP, AAEP, AVMA, MDA, and MU CVM, and we are grateful for their support and input throughout this project.
The mission of the Practice Act Review Task Force is to support the MVMA membership and staff, while working in conjunction with the guidance of the MVMLB, to review and propose updates to the Missouri Veterinary Practice Act statutes and present these recommendations to the MVMA membership, aligned stakeholders, and the Missouri Legislature.
The task force objectives include:
u Representing the MVMA membership and the veterinary profession at large.
u Working cooperatively with the MVMB.
u Reviewing and seeking insight from other states that are currently, or have recently been, engaged in practice act review.
u Investigating and addressing anticipated and current issues involving evolving technology, staff roles, and educational developments within the veterinary profession.
u Presenting conclusions clearly and concisely to the Board of Governors, Executive Board, MVMLB, and MVMA membership.
u Supporting and assisting the MVMA Legislative Committee and MVMLB in presenting recommended changes to the Missouri Practice Act to the Missouri Legislature and other supportive stakeholders.
At this time, the task force has largely completed its statutory review of Chapter 340. Recent Missouri legislation, as well as potential changes affecting the relationship, structure, or function of existing accrediting bodies, could impact Chapter 340 statutes and require additional revisions. The task force, MVMA Legislative Committee, and MVMA staff continue to monitor these areas for further developments.
The task force is currently reviewing the administrative rules associated with Chapter 340. We anticipate completing that review before the end of the summer.
An initial draft of proposed statutory revisions was combined with proposed legislation that would have impacted Chapter 340. However, this legislation did not advance to a floor vote and died at the end of the 2026 spring legislative session.
Going forward, as noted, the task force will complete its review, revisions, and recommendations regarding the associated rules and present those recommendations to the MVMA Executive Board and the MVMB for consideration. Additional adjustments may become necessary due to ongoing state and federal legislative developments and will be addressed as appropriate. Once completed, a summary of the recommended changes will be made available to the MVMA membership. The task force will also work with the MVMA Legislative Committee to advance these proposed legislative changes during the 2026–2027 legislative session.
Sincerely,
Chuck Barry DVM, Chair
Chuck Barry, DVM
Five Months, One Voice: A Look Back at the 2026 Legislative Session
By Julie Braun, MVMA Executive Director
When the Missouri General Assembly convened in January, MVMA leaders were already aware the session would present significant challenges for the veterinary profession. Conversations surrounding what would eventually become Senate Bill 883 had begun months earlier, prompting strategy sessions, relationship-building, and ongoing communication long before legislators gaveled in.
Over the next five months, MVMA staff, volunteer leaders, legislative consultants, members, and veterinary students devoted countless hours to advocacy. Much of that effort centered on Senate Bill 883 and proposed changes to Missouri’s Veterinary Practice Act. As outlined in Dr. Cliff Miller’s Spring Quarterly article, concerns surrounding veterinary oversight, animal welfare, liability, disease recognition, and the potential precedent for scope-of-practice expansion made this one of the most significant legislative issues facing the profession in recent years.
Ortu Stella Nominations
Due By August 15, 2026
Nominations for the award will be suggested by the Early Career Task Force, and any MVMA member who wishes to nominate a young veterinarian. The form to make nominations can be found at https://www.movma.org/page/Ortu_Stella_Nomination_Form2. Nominators are responsible for securing and submitting biographical information and a statement reflecting the reasons they are making the nomination. Any nominee must be an MVMA member veterinarian in good standing, and not more than ten years post receipt of their degree.
The nominees will be selected by the Executive Board through an anonymous vote in relation to the degree to which they meet the following ideal: The Ortu Stella recipient must in some way shine brightly, aid comrades in navigating the veterinary profession, assist in illuminating the path for those around them, and/or demonstrate
2026 Legislative Session by the Numbers
• 5 months of legislative session
• 65+ bills monitored
• 35 veterinarians and students at Veterinary Day at the Capitol
• 21 veterinarians present at SB 883 hearing
• Countless meetings, calls, and emails
• 1 united profession
• 182 legislators to connect with before the 2027 session
Throughout the session, MVMA leaders met with legislators, provided education, explored compromise language, and advocated for solutions to protect animals, clients, and the veterinary profession. While discussions often included groups with differing perspectives, veterinarians remained the only organization to formally testify in opposition and consistently ensured the voice of the profession was represented.
Advocacy extended well beyond committee hearings. Members responded to calls to action, contacted legislators, shared expertise, and participated in ongoing discussions. Veterinary Day at the Capitol saw record participation, with 35 veterinarians and veterinary students gathering in Jefferson City to reinforce the critical role veterinarians play in protecting animal welfare and public health.
Ultimately, Senate Bill 883 did not pass, preserving Missouri’s existing Veterinary Practice Act. While this outcome represents an important victory for the profession, it also reinforces what many recognized from the outset: the issue is unlikely to disappear. Scope-of-practice discussions will continue, and maintaining strong relationships with legislators and stakeholders will remain essential.
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Dr. Erin Brockhaus (right) receives the 2026 Ortu Stella Award from Dr. Nowlin.
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While SB 883 was the most visible issue of the session, MVMA also monitored and engaged on a broad range of legislation affecting animal health, veterinary practice, and agricultural policy. Several proposals that could have impacted regulatory authority and professional practice were successfully amended, neutralized, or did not advance, reflecting the importance of maintaining a consistent presence throughout the session.
Perhaps the greatest success of the 2026 session was not measured solely by the bills that passed or failed, but by the engagement of Missouri veterinarians. Established leaders, recent graduates, and veterinary students stepped forward in meaningful ways. Members answered emails, made phone calls, traveled to Jefferson City, testified, and supported efforts behind the scenes. Every action contributed to demonstrating the strength and importance of organized veterinary medicine.
Legislative sessions often begin with challenges, but they also create opportunities. They strengthen relationships, elevate new leaders, and reaffirm why associations matter. This year built momentum, forged connections, and demonstrated what is possible when veterinarians speak with one voice.
As we look ahead, we know the work is far from over. The 2027 General Assembly will bring significant changes, with many new faces expected in both the Missouri House and Senate. Those transitions present both challenges and opportunities for our profession.
That reality leads to a simple challenge for every member. Take the time to build a relationship with your elected officials. Introduce yourself. Invite them to your practice. Attend a town hall. Send a note of congratulations after the election. Help them understand the role veterinarians play in protecting animal welfare, public health, agriculture, and the communities we serve.
Our goal is straightforward but ambitious: every Missouri Senator and Representative should have a connection to a veterinarian.
182 Legislators. 182 Connections. One Profession.
Relationships built before a bill is filed are often the most valuable. When legislators know and trust a veterinarian in their district, they are better equipped to understand the real-world impact of policy decisions on animals, clients, and communities across Missouri.
Advocacy does not begin when a bill is filed. It begins with a conversation.
This year demonstrated the power of a united profession. Now the challenge is to carry that momentum forward— one relationship at a time. We hope you’ll answer the call.
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Since then, Purina helped one of the largest domestic violence shelters in the U.S. to become a leading voice and shining example of pet-friendly sheltering. We also helped create the PAWS Act Coalition in support of the Pets and Women Safety (PAWS) Act, which helps domestic abuse survivors and their pets by advocating for federal resources.
Today, our goal is to help ensure at least 25 percent of U.S. domestic violence shelters offer pet-friendly services by the end of 2025. We’ve already provided grants totaling $1.5 million to 52 shelters across the country, and nearly every state has at least one petfriendly shelter, but our long-term goal is to fundamentally change the landscape of domestic abuse services for survivors with pets, so no survivor has to choose between their own safety and the safety of their pet
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Animal Health Officials Working Quickly to Protect U.S. Livestock and Wildlife
USDA Confirms Presence of New World Screw worm in the United States
(Editors note: Since this article first appeared in early June, the USDA has confirmed 12 cases in cattle in Texas and its first case of New World Screwworm in a dog in Lea County, New Mexico.)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the detection of a New World screwworm (NWS) in a bovine in Zavala County, Texas. NWS is a serious pest that affects livestock, pets, wildlife, and less commonly, people and birds. NWS larvae (maggots) burrow into the flesh of living animals, causing serious damage to livestock and economic losses.
The affected animal is a 3-week-old calf and larvae were identified in its umbilical area. To date, there have been no further detections.
“All models showed New World Screwworm entering the country in 2025; however, thanks to the hard work across the entire Trump administration and our industry, state, and local partners, we were able to buy time for this moment. Protecting our livestock industry is a national security issue of the utmost importance, and USDA is wasting no time in taking action,” said Dudley Hoskins, Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs.
“USDA invested heavily in the tools needed to eliminate NWS ever since cases started increasing in Central America and Mexico. The United States has defeated this pest before, and we will do it again.”
USDA and Texas officials are taking immediate action to contain and eradicate NWS from the United States, following the strategies and actions outlined in the NWS Response Playbook. This includes:
• Forming a unified Incident Command Team with the Texas Animal Health Commission and deploying response personnel to the area;
• Establishing a 20 km infested zone around the detection and implementing quarantines, movement controls, and surveillance in this area;
• Expediting targeted release of sterile NWS flies by immediately deploying ground release chambers in the area, in addition to the 4 million sterile flies per week already being released aerially in the area;
• Increasing trapping for NWS flies along the border and just outside of the dispersal area;
• Implementing NWS surveillance and management strategies in wildlife; and
• Conducting targeted outreach in the local area.
Additionally, USDA’s National Veterinary Stockpile stands ready to assist, and will provide resources including treatments, equipment, and logistics support the response as needed.
USDA will continue to work with state departments of agriculture, animal health officials, industry, and producers to mitigate economic impacts of restrictions as much as possible, including negotiating with our trading partners to regionalize any trade restrictions on live animals, limiting them to defined geographic areas.
NWS maggots can infest livestock and other warm-blooded animals, including in rare cases people. They most often enter an animal through an open wound and feed on the animal’s living flesh.
USDA urges residents in the area to check their pets and livestock for signs of NWS. Look for draining or enlarging wounds and signs of discomfort. Also look for screwworm larvae (maggots) and eggs in or around body openings, such as the nose, ears, and genitalia or the navel of newborn animals. If you suspect your animal is infected with screwworm, contact your state animal health official or USDA area veterinarian in charge immediately.
While not common in people, if you notice a suspicious lesion on your body or suspect you may have contracted screwworm, seek immediate medical attention.
The U.S. food supply is safe. Screwworms do not infest meat, fruits, vegetables, or other food sources. USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) ensures that the nation’s commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products is safe and properly labeled. Under the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA), FSIS inspection personnel must inspect all eligible animal species unless they are exempt or covered by a state inspection program.
Any evidence of screwworm infestation in an animal would be identified during these inspections, and any contaminated product from an affected animal would not be allowed to enter the food supply.
For more than a year, USDA has led a unified response to NWS. As the lead coordinating agency, USDA has deployed advanced surveillance systems and supported robust cross-border response efforts in Mexico and Central America to combat the pest and push NWS away from the United States. These efforts have bought time for USDA to increase domestic preparedness efforts.
Learn more about New World screwworm at Screwworm.gov.
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Foundation update
Drs. John Dodam and Mel Falk
Inducted Into Veterinary Honor Roll
Drs. John Dodam and Mel Falk were inducted into the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation’s (MVMF) Veterinary Honor Roll. The ceremony, attended by family, friends, and colleagues, was held on April 25, 2026, at the Foundation’s Museum in Jefferson City, Missouri.
John R. Dodam, DVM, MS, PhD, is Professor and Chair of the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery and Director of the Veterinary Health Center at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. He earned his DVM from The Ohio State University and entered mixed-general rural practice. Dr. Dodam then returned to school and completed graduate (MS, PhD) and residency training (anesthesiology) from North Carolina State University. He joined the University of Missouri faculty in 1995 and has devoted his career to education, clinical service, and academic leadership.
Dr. Sri Sreevatsan noted “He (Dodam) brings three Cs to the college, to the education system, and to the profession. The three Cs are commitment, compassion, and confidence.”
A Diplomate and past president of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia, Dr. Dodam has received numerous teaching and leadership honors. He previously served as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs where he directed academic programming and admissions for the College of Veterinary Medicine. Central to his career is a commitment to mentoring veterinarians across community practice, specialty training, and academia—emphasizing professional integrity, public trust, and the broad impact of veterinary medicine on animal, human, and environmental health. Dr. Dodam believes the true measure of a career lies not in individual accomplishments, but in the success and values carried forward by those one has trained.
Mel Falk, DVM was raised on a cow-calf / swine farm in the flint hills south of Manhattan, Kansas and received his DVM from KSU in 1974. He practiced mixed animal medicine for a year
before moving to Independence, Missouri working as a small animal veterinarian in a three-man practice before starting his own practice and building Hidden Valley Animal Hospital in 1993. The hospital received the Merit Award for hospital design by Veterinary Economics magazine, the Business Beautification Award by the city of Independence, and later received the AAHA hospital certification.
Early in his career he was a charter member of the first animal emergency clinic in Eastern Jackson County and served on the executive board for several years. After establishing his new hospital, he became more active in the local KCVMA and served on the board as the Kansas City delegate to the MVMA executive board. Mel served as the PAC chairman for the MVMA for several years and was successful in raising over $100,000 for the MVMA. Falk was elected as vice-president in 2014 and continued to serve as president-elect, president in 2016, and finally as chairman of the board. During the four years and several years after he served on the membership committee and served as it’s chairman. Mel sold his three-doctor practice in 2018, retired in 2020, and received the honor of Veterinarian of the year in 2025 from the MVMA.
Mel’s civic activities include volunteering as a nation officer of the YMCA’s Indian Guides, coaching many of his son’s basketball and baseball teams. He served on the school board at Messiah Lutheran School and executive and elder boards of both Messiah and Timothy Lutheran Church.
Along with his wife, Koko, they raised four sons. Two are graduates of the University of Missouri, Columbia, and the other two graduates of West Point and the Air Force Academy. All are married and collectively blessed the Falks with eleven grandchildren.
Clients, colleagues, friends, and family can nominate an individual for the Veterinary Honor Roll. The honor is given to Missouri Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA) – member veterinarians who have demonstrated leadership in their community and/or profession. They are sponsored by a current MVMA member and have been approved for the honor by the MVMF Board For more information on the Foundation, go to www.movma.org.
From left: Dr. Philip Brown, Dr. Sri Sreevatsan and Dr. John Dodam.
From left: Dr. Philip Brown, Jared Falk and Dr. Mel Falk..
Highlights and Actions of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation
Saturday, April 25, 2026
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 25, 2026 meeting.
• Reviewed and approved the minutes of the January 29, 2026 meeting.
• Reviewed and approved the treasurer’s report.
• Reviewed and approved the 2026-2027 proposed budget.
• The board discussed the latest update of the Mo Pet Memorial website.
• During the months of January through April, the Veterinary Museum welcomed over 120 visitors from multiple states.
• Two Per Annum members, Drs. Marta Andelson and Hunter Wallace were accepted onto the Foundation Board.
• Dr. Mel Falk and Dr. John Dodam were honored and inducted into the Veterinary Honor Roll.
• Fall honor roll nominations were discussed.
• The MVMF Heritage League continues to grow.
• The MVMF Grant Committee will meet this summer to review 2026 MVMF Grant applications and present recommendations at the fall board meeting.
• A successful 2026 Convention fundraising event was discussed.
• The MVMF electronic newsletter will now be called “Friends of the Foundation.”
• The oral history webpage was made live on the MVMA website.
• The MVMF Bylaws will be reviewed for potential updates.
• The next Foundation Board meeting is scheduled for Saturday, August 1, 2026, immediately following the Honor Roll inductions.
Full minutes of the MVMF Board and all other boards and committees can be accessed through the MVMA website, www.movma.org.
The footprints you leave today can lead the way for others tomorrow.
Membership in the MVMF Heritage League helps build an endowment fund that will provide grants and funding for various programs to celebrate veterinary medicine while helping society.
By making or pledging a donation to the Heritage League you will be ensuring the Foundation’s ability to preserve veterinary medicine’s place in history (and in the public’s mind), as a caring and vital profession. Heritage League funds will not be used for regular operating expenses.
As a public charity, that supports the charitable and educational purposes and activities of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association, the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation focuses on professional and public education and animal welfare issues to further the health of animals in Missouri.
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For more information, call the Foundation at 573-636-8737, or email ggroh@movma.org
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Veterinarians Wanted
Classifieds that are submitted after the deadline can be found at https://www.movma.org/networking/
Our family-owned practice is located in historic Washington, MO; a growing community just 30 minutes from St. Louis County. We are in the heart of Missouri wine country with ample outdoor adventures, yet close enough to urban amenities.
Our rapidly growing practice is looking for a companion animal veterinarian who shares our goals and values. We value high quality medical care, while making sure every client feels cared for and listened to. Being a busy, fast-paced clinic, our doctors get the opportunity to see a variety of cases, which allows you to explore your unique veterinary interests. Our proximity to Purina Farms has opened the door for even more growth in the areas of reproduction and sports medicine for any who are interested.
Our recently updated and expanded facility includes: Digital and dental radiography; Electronic charting; in house Idexx laboratory equipment; CO2 surgical laser; Large and small animal ultrasounds; Orthopedic equipment; TCI scope
Reasons to join our practice: Family friendly atmosphere; Highly trained and skilled veterinary technicians; Privately owned/No corporate worries!; Top of the line equipment and technology; Accessible mentoring and a collaborative approach with other doctors; Support in your area of interest
Our Offer to you: Sign-on Bonus; Competitive guaranteed base salary; Monthly production bonus; Health insurance; Paid time off; 401K; Paid professional dues; Malpractice insurance; Paid continuing education with days off to attend Email resumes to management@fcamcvet.com
Elm Point Animal Hospital is hiring for two Associate Veterinarians. We are filled with people who are hardworking, empathetic, and passionate, so we are looking for a candidate that also lives by those qualities.
We are a team who have spent our whole lives connecting with animals and now have the amaz-
ing opportunity to dedicate our careers to them. We are the Doctors and Nurses that give relief to pets so they can live happy and enriched lives with their families. We are the Customer Service Representatives that help our clients with a smile. We are the Groomers and Bathers that give pets a spa day to feel clean and refreshed. We are the Dog Trainer that helps canines learn and assist our clients in communicating effectively with their dogs. We are the Kennel Attendants that feeds, walks, and plays with our guests during their stay. We are Elm Point Animal Hospital, and we are looking for someone to join our team. Become a member of Elm Point, and you’ll receive the opportunity to give the best kind of care to dogs, cats, and pocket pets! We prioritize each pet’s health and physical wellbeing, but we also put great emphasis on caring for each pet’s emotional and mental state. We are Fear Free Certified, and we use pheromones, treats, and PVPs to make sure our patients and guests are at ease during their time with us.
Our medical team get to use the latest tech to give our patients the optimal treatment, such as surgical lasers and cold lasers for the best healing results. We also have access to the best resources, from Orthopedic and Radiology DVMS to Chiropractic care.
We are the Elm Point Animal Hospital Team, and we are looking to make each pet’s world better and each client’s day brighter. Join us, and be part of magic that makes that possible!
As an employee at Elm Point Animal Hospital, you are given a wonderful benefits package that includes:
Competitive Base salaries with a percentage of production; Sign-on bonus; Benefits package that includes; Medical, Dental, Vision; 401k; Multi Pet discounts; Employee Assistance Programs; Continuing Education Allowance; Paid Dues for AVMA, MVMA; Paid licenses, DEA, BNDD
We invest heavily in our employees’ long-term growth and happiness. So, if you see yourself as passionate and enthusiastic in caring for animals as we do, then come join our always growing, Fear Free certified, small animal practice.
Please send resume to docmlittle@yahoo.com or cbailey@elmpointvet.com
Associate Veterinarian – Bradford Park Veterinary Hospital. Springfield, MO | AAHA-Accredited | Mentorship | Flexible Schedule
Bradford Park Veterinary Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our collaborative team. We are a full-service GP and referral hospital in Springfield, MO, proudly AAHA-accredited since 1993. We focus on high-quality medicine, teamwork, and a supportive environment where doctors can grow and thrive.
Highlights: Collaborative, doctor-supported culture; Modern equipment (ultrasound, endoscopy, surgical laser, digital radiography); Clinical trial opportunities; Flexible scheduling with 4-day work weeks and rotating Saturdays; Strong mentorship for new grads through the NVA General Practice Mentorship Program; Advanced training available for experienced DVMs through NVA PetOne Training Center; Optional exposure to urgent care at sister hospital (Grant Pet Hospital & Urgent Care)
Benefits: Competitive salary + production; Health, dental, vision insurance; 401(k) with match; CE & PTO allowance; Paid dues/licenses + pet care discounts
Springfield offers affordable living, great schools, and access to the Ozarks, Table Rock Lake, and Branson
Please contact our Practice Manager, Lauren Price, directly to apply: Lauren.Price@nva.com
Animal Clinic of Ste Genevieve is a thriving, privately owned clinic with 34+ years of community trust. We’re hiring a full or part-time associate Veterinarian who values mentorship, teamwork, and quality medicine. Enjoy flexible scheduling, modern diagnostics, loyal clients, and a starting salary of $120K plus benefits. New graduates are encouraged to apply.
Contact: Michael White DVM at 573-883-0546 or email jpstr4849@gmail.com.
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 elainescah@gmail.com\
Fast-paced, five doctor, small animal veterinary hospital seeking PT/FT veterinarian. Ideal candidate is personable, flexible, with a positive attitude for helping others. New grads welcome. Busy days balance appointments every 30 minutes alongside surgeries/dentals and other procedures. Electronic medical records / Cornerstone, IDEXX laboratory equipment, computerized radiology, ultrasound, and more. Competitive base salary, production bonus and benefits package. Submit resume to andreagrow@yahoo.com or contact Veterinary Center of Liberty 816-7810778.
Join Animal Care Clinic, a privately owned, highstandard, low-stress small-animal practice. Seeking a DVM with 2+ years experience, comfortable with urgent care, routine surgery, and dentistry. Part-time schedules available.
Enjoy a supportive, low-drama team, flexible hours, competitive salary with performance-based bonuses, full benefits, and a vibrant, family-friendly community. Treat excellence as a baseline, not a bonus, and enjoy autonomy to make confident patient-care decisions.
Learn more and apply: https://www.animalcareclinicbranson.com/careers/associate-veterinarian/
Ready to make a difference in a spectacular Mid-Missouri Community?!? Could you: provide exceptional medical, surgical, preventative care; build lasting relationships with clients, pets; collaborate with our skilled team to deliver superior service
We will provide: Privately-owned practice since 1995; Competitive compensation, benefits and mentorship; Beautiful facility, advanced diagnostics, equipment; Flexible patient/species, case load and schedule. Let’s talk!
Contact: summitvet@aol.com. Come visit and meet the team! 573-896-9301
We are currently seeking a full/part-time Associate Veterinarian to join our team. Experience in small animal and exotic care is preferred. We offer a flexible yearly base salary with a productionbased bonus,401(k), simple IRA options, flexible scheduling, paid time off, continuing education reimbursement, professional licenses and liability insurance paid, and a wonderful supporting staff. If you are interested in the position, email your resume to sunshineahdoctors@gmail.com.
Please send us your resume and times available to discuss details. Contact us via email at sunshineahdoctors@gmail.com or call (417)889-0090 and ask for Regina Johnson, Practice manager.
The Animal Medical Center of Mid-America is seeking two skilled and mission-driven PartTime Surgical Veterinarians to join our team. This role focuses on providing high-quality, highvolume spay and neuter surgeries for both shelter animals and owned pets through our vital subsidized community programs.
Competitive Compensation: Up to $120/hour, depending upon experience.
Ideal Work-Life Balance: Surgery hours are negotiable and occur between 9am–2pm, Monday through Friday, which is perfect for parents, those semi-retired, or veterinarians looking to supplement their income without evening or weekend commitments.
Mission-Driven: You’ll be working with both shelter animals awaiting their forever homes and pets from the community through subsidized programs.
Impact: Support the Humane Society of Missouri’s mission to end pet overpopulation.
Facility: We offer surgery at our Maryland Heights and Macklind facilities. AMCMA is AAHAaccredited, ensuring you have the high-quality equipment and support staff needed to focus on your surgical work.
Interested candidates should apply at Job Listings - Animal Medical Center of Mid-America Jobs or contact Sue Copeland at scopeland@hsmo.org.
Imperial Animal Hospital LLC. Located 20 minutes south of St. Louis Missouri
Dr John Bates (1983) and Dr. Scott Bates (2018) would love to welcome to our growing practice. This is a privately owned practice since 1986. The practice is a solid fixture in the community and well received. Look at our website at www.imperialvets.com to take a tour.
Why Join Us? Work alongside experienced DVMs in a privately owned business; Access to an internal medicine specialist & orthopedic surgeon; Supportive close knit team dedicated to top tier care; A loyal community of pet owners who trust us; We love to teach and train fun doctor stuff. Our technicians are the best and you get them at your service.; Come join us. Come visit us. We would love to talk.
Contact us by phone or by email: 636-464-0777 Maryimperialvets@gmail.com.
Our family-oriented equine practice in Southeast Missouri is looking for another veterinarian to join our team. We’re flexible—this position can be full-time or part-time, whatever works best for the right doctor. New grads are welcome and this position fulfills internship requirements of AAEP. Haul-in facility (90% of cases, some farm calls); Interests in repro or lameness are a plus; Pro-sal compensation, 401(k), CE, memberships, licensure fees covered; Practice truck + credit card for work expenses; Great equipment: digital X-ray, ultrasound, endoscope, in-house lab, stallion collection station; Supportive staff & mentorship from vets with 50+ years and 18 years of experience; True team culture that values family and time off
If you’d like to practice great equine medicine with a close-knit, supportive team—we’d love to talk with you! Send CVs/inquiries to: huckequineclinic@gmail.com Or my personal cell 573-5766765.
Join our thriving, non-corporate small animal practice! M-F, no emergencies, no on-call. Competitive base salary + ProSal production bonus, with total compensation averaging $150,000+ in the first year. Generous benefits package includes flexible work schedule options, health insurance coverage, retirement plan with match, paid malpractice/dues, CE allowance + paid CE days, 3 weeks PTO + major holidays off, pet discounts. All experience levels welcome; mentorship available. Path to ownership possible.
To apply send your resume to: animaltales@atvetclinic.com or call Dr. James Mrkvicka (practice owner) at 816-676-1111.
Privately owned practice in Springfield MO looking for an associate. Can be full or parttime with no on call shifts and up to a five day work week. We are a full service veterinary clinic providing care to cats, dogs, pocket pets, reptiles and avian species. We are an established, well equipped small animal practice. Offering a wonderful cohesive team, competitive salary that’s open for discussion, and production bonuses, paid vacation, as well as time off for CE with tuition paid. Please send a resume to g2548@aol. com.
Protect Every Pet (PEP) is a 501c3 non-profit spay/neuter clinic located in Bland, MO established in 2010 with the mission to reduce the number of unwanted pet and strays in rural MO and to educate the public on responsible pet ownership. PEP began in a small house with only one surgery room. Thanks to local support and the generosity of the Dubman family with Carol House Furniture, PEP has expanded to allow up to three surgery rooms.
Since our founding veterinarian retired, we are in need of another part time veterinarian 2-3 days a week to keep up with demand of pet, rescues and TNR. Salary & Benefits are negotiable Contact Donna Stough at 573-646-3155 or 573578-3947
Weber Road Vet Clinic in Farmington, MO, is looking for a veterinarian who loves pets, people, and maybe a little chaos. We’re a fun, slightly offbeat, locally owned (definitely not corporate!) clinic that works hard, laughs often, and treats every animal like family. Whether you’re new or experienced, we’d love to meet you.
Bring your stethoscope — and your sense of humor. Call 573-760-1050 today!
After nearly 40 years as one of the Kansas City area’s highest-rated veterinary practices, Dr. Wayne Hunthausen is making the shift to focus entirely on his behavior practice and is looking to pass the baton to a new practice owner.
Westwood Animal Hospital is located in the heart of the KC Metro, just west of the Country Club Plaza. We have an excellent clientele and a dedicated core staff.
Our practice centers on a commitment to highquality medical services and warm, personalized care for each and every one of our patients and clients. We want to pass the reins to a veterinarian who has the same values.
Please contact Dr. Hunthausen at 913-449-3191 or wayneh42@aol.com.
Christian County Veterinary Service, LLC is a progressive mixed animal practice with seven DVMs located in a rural, small town setting just outside the greater Springfield, MO area. We are seeking to add a full time small animal associate veterinarian. Exceptional patient care and genuine client service are our priority.
Clinic hours are 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday and 8am to noon on Saturdays. 1/3 Saturday rotation required. No emergency duty. Scheduled weekdays off to provide for work/life balance. Our clinic, constructed in 2015 is spacious and well maintained. It is equipped with direct digital radiography, a new ultrasound unit, CO2 cutting laser, Dentalaire dental machine and in house hematology and blood chemistry. We offer a ProSal compensation package with base salary determined by level of experience. Significant earning potential with added commission pay. Benefits include: Health insurance stipend, Simple IRA retirement plan with company match, Two weeks paid vacation, Professional liability insurance, CE allowance, Licensing fees paid, AVMA/MVMA and one additional association membership, Christmas Bonus, $1500 sign on bonus.
Contact Darren Loula DVM at 417-224-4831. Email resume to drloula@gmail.com. See our website at www.christiancountyvet.com.
Endovac Animal Health is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking, team-oriented veterinarian who will lead our veterinary services based in Columbia, MO. Endovac is a privately held company committed to providing quality products that perform based on sound science and research with bottom line benefits. We manufacture livestock vaccines in our state-of-the-art facility to aid in the protection and treatment of many of the diseases caused by gram negative bacteria. We focus on products for ruminant, swine and equine species.
For a full job description, please email Dr. Alan Wessler at dvm@@endovac.com. Salary range is $125,000 - $160,00 (salary is commensurate with experience) and comes with an attractive benefits package, including health insurance and profit sharing.
Aurora Animal Clinic is a privately owned practice seeking an Associate Veterinarian with a strong interest in mixed animal practice. At 50% small animal and 50% large animal/equine, we offer comprehensive in-clinic and on-farm services for our clients, as well as after-hours emergency care. We provide a truck and vet-box for associates and offer insurance compensation, CE reimbursement, emergency compensation and ample PTO. Salary is negotiable and based on experience.
To apply send your resume to: auroraanimalclinicmanager@outlook.com or contact Dr. Ryan Jones (practice owner) at 417-669-0935.
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, 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
Relief Veterinarains
We are currently seeking a full/part-time Associate Veterinarian to join our team. Experience in small animal and exotic care is preferred. We offer a flexible yearly base salary with a productionbased bonus,401(k), simple IRA options, flexible scheduling, paid time off, continuing education reimbursement, professional licenses and liability insurance paid, and a wonderful supporting staff. If you are interested in the position, email your resume to sunshineahdoctors@gmail.com. Please send us your resume and times available to discuss details. Contact us via email at sunshineahdoctors@gmail.com or call (417)889-0090 and ask for Regina Johnson, Practice manager
The Animal Medical Center of Mid-America is seeking two skilled and mission-driven PartTime Surgical Veterinarians to join our team. This role focuses on providing high-quality, highvolume spay and neuter surgeries for both shelter animals and owned pets through our vital subsidized community programs.
Competitive Compensation: Up to $120/hour, depending upon experience.
Ideal Work-Life Balance: Surgery hours are negotiable and occur between 9am–2pm, Monday through Friday, which is perfect for parents, those semi-retired, or veterinarians looking to supplement their income without evening or weekend commitments.
Mission-Driven: You’ll be working with both shelter animals awaiting their forever homes and pets from the community through subsidized programs.
Impact: Support the Humane Society of Missouri’s mission to end pet overpopulation. Facility: We offer surgery at our Maryland Heights and Macklind facilities. AMCMA is AAHAaccredited, ensuring you have the high-quality equipment and support staff needed to focus on your surgical work.
Interested candidates should apply at Job Listings - Animal Medical Center of Mid-America Jobs or contact Sue Copeland at scopeland@hsmo.org.
Preceptorships
We are currently seeking a full/part-time Associate Veterinarian to join our team. Experience in small animal and exotic care is preferred. We offer a flexible yearly base salary with a productionbased bonus,401(k), simple IRA options, flexible scheduling, paid time off, continuing education reimbursement, professional licenses and liability insurance paid, and a wonderful supporting staff. If you are interested in the position, email your resume to sunshineahdoctors@gmail.com.
Veterinary Technicians and Practice Staff Wanted
Full time or part time veterinary technician or receptionist desired for our 5-doctor mixed animal practice in Southeast Missouri. Experience preferred but will consider applicants that are highly motivated to learn. We have a 4-day 10 hour work week with every other Saturday. Minimal on call duties.
Send resume and application from Deerridgeanimalhospital.com to Dr. Shelly Daume at shelly. daume@gmail.com
Wanted: Veterinary Technician – Branson, MO
Join a privately owned, low-stress small animal practice built for high-quality medicine—not burnout. Seeking a technician skilled in anesthesia, IV catheter placement, phlebotomy radiography, and client communication. Enjoy a sustainable schedule: no weekends + Friday afternoons off. Calm, structured, team-oriented environment with predictable workflow. No chaos medicine— efficient, consistent care. Competitive pay and benefits.
Located in Branson, MO with extensive entertainment and leisure options. Ideal for detail-oriented technicians who value quality care and work-life balance
Learn more and apply: https://animalcareclinicbranson.com/careers/veterinary-technician/
The Arkansas State College of Veterinary Medicine is recruiting a Registered Veterinary Technician to support the teaching mission within the Veterinary Clinical Skills Program. The primary purpose of this position is to promote and support education of veterinary students in clinical simulation laboratories. This position performs a wide variety of instructional and managerial duties for the Clinical Skills Program.
Preferred Qualification: RVT plus at least two years’ experience
An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.
Here is our web-linked position application portal: https://phe.tbe.taleo.net/phe02/ats/careers/ v2/viewRequisition?org=ARKASTAT2&cws=40& rid=38686
Animal Clinic of Ste Genevieve is seeking part or full-time RVT to join our small-town practice in Ste. Genevieve, MO. We are a privately owned
clinic with 34+ years of community trust. We have an outstanding facility with the latest equipment. Looking for someone that is reliable, self-motivated and works well within a team environment. New graduates are encouraged to apply. Email resume to vlwhite7@yahoo.com.
Driven by integrity and united by the belief that people and pets are better together, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Apply for our Registered Veterinary Technician opening where we’ll count on you to perform procedures and tasks related to pet health and welfare. Join us to make your impact. Please use this link to apply directly: https://jobdetails.nestle.com/job/St_-JosephRegistered-Veterinary-Technician-MO64503/1182963901/?feedId=256801&utm_ source=Job_Flyer&utm_campaign=NA_US_Purina__MOVMAJobPosting
OR connect with Steven Norman Steven.norman@purina.nestle.com
Businesses For Sale/Lease
Practice for Sale in West Central Missouri Solo DVM, small animal, west central Missouri. Modern building also for sale, over 2600sf, room to expand. Simmons@SimmonsMidwest.com or 877322-6465
Motivated Seller in Springfield Area. Solo DVM, small animal, Springfield area, leased space. Tremendous growth potential. Simmons@SimmonsMidwest.com or 877-322-6465
Own a thriving 70-year veterinary clinic grossing $750K+, modern 4,800 SF facility, turnkey, growing revenue—motivated seller ensures seamless transition opportunity.
Contact via email address: gwen.wilson54@gmail. com.
After nearly 40 years as one of the Kansas City area’s highest-rated veterinary practices, Dr. Wayne Hunthausen is making the shift to focus entirely on his behavior practice and is looking to pass the baton to a new practice owner. Westwood Animal Hospital is located in the heart of the KC Metro, just west of the Country Club Plaza. We have an excellent clientele and a dedicated core staff.
Our practice centers on a commitment to highquality medical services and warm, personalized care for each and every one of our patients and clients. We want to pass the reins to a veterinarian who has the same values.
Please contact Dr. Hunthausen at 913-449-3191 or wayneh42@aol.com.
Solo veterinary practice in a small town/rural community in SW Missouri. Diverse client base, split approximately 50/50 between small and large animals. The facilities include multiple exam rooms, a surgical room, outdoor and indoor large animal work facilities, space for boarding and grooming, and an outdoor kennel area. Freestanding building, approximately 2500 sq. ft. Call 417-448-4264 or email ebyergo@gmail.com
Items for Sale
For Sale: Clinic closing February 15, 2026. Selling shelves, filing cabinets, and all medical and surgical equipment including: dental machine, anesthetic machines, anesthesia monitor, surgical packs and instruments, autoclave, surgical tables, IV pole, surgical cart and instrument stand, centrifuges, refractometer, laryngoscope, ophthalmoscope/otoscope, microscope, clippers, blades, xray machine with aprons and gloves, Class III laser, digital floor scale.
Contact: trgarden2023@gmail.com or 314-3590285 or veenamerica.com
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