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New Member Packet

Welcome, and thank you for joining the MVMA!

You are now part of a vibrant, statewide community of veterinary professionals committed to promoting the veterinary medical profession, supporting animal welfare, and advancing both animal and human health. As Missouri’s leading veterinary organization, the MVMA is here to serve you—our members—so you can continue doing what you love with the support and resources you deserve.

This packet will give you a clear sense of the value and impact of your membership. By joining, you’re not only gaining access to meaningful resources and support—you’re also helping strengthen an organization that is actively working to support you, your practice, and the future of veterinary medicine in Missouri.

Welcome aboard—we’re glad to have you with us.

Jason Nickell, DVM MVMA Vice President

Section 1: Member Benefits

As a first-time member, you receive:

• Free registration for the 2026 Annual Convention (Jan 29 – Feb 1)

• Access to live and recorded CE webinars

• A subscription to the MVMA Quarterly (print and digital)

• Monthly Executive Report e-newsletter

• Free classified ads in the Quarterly

• Free CE on demand

• Discounts on major events, including Fetch dvm360

• Full access to the MVMA Member Portal www.movma.org

Tip: Be sure your email address is current, so you don’t miss updates.

Section 2: Get Involved

MVMA offers a wide range of ways to contribute and stay engaged. You can:

• Join a committee (full member or interest group)

• Participate in member surveys

• Volunteer in emergency management or advocacy efforts

• Attend your local district meetings

Committees include:

• Legislative

• Animal Welfare

• Equine

• Membership Committee

• Missouri Stocker Feeder Quality Assurance Program

• Scope of Practice

• Wellbeing

• Rural Veterinary Task Force (...and many more)

� Interested? Let us know at www.movma.org/page/37

Section 3: Quick Start Checklist

✔ Register for the Annual Convention

✔ Join a Committee or Interest Group

✔ Log in to the Member Portal

✔ Subscribe to the Quarterly & Newsletter

✔ Explore Online CE Opportunities

Section 4: Key Programs

MVMA Academy

Earn recognition for tracking 40 CE hours annually. Members receive an Academy plaque and Fetch dvm360 discounts.

Volunteer Veterinary Corps

Veterinarians are trained and credentialed to support animal owners and officials during emergencies.

Stocker Feeder Quality Assurance Program

Become certified to support Missouri cattle producers in adopting standardized health protocols.

District VMAs

Get involved in your local region for additional CE, connections, & support.

Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation

MVMA’s charitable arm promotes public education, the history of veterinary medicine, and the human-animal bond.

Section 5: We're Here to Help

Missouri Veterinary Medical Association �

573-636-8612

mvma@movma.org

www.movma.org

2025 Leadership Directory

MVMA Executive Board Officers

President

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

President-Elect

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

Vice-President

Jason Nickell, DVM 6050 NW Union Chapel Road Parkville, MO 64152 913-268-2081 Work 913-268-2541 Fax

jason.nickell@merck.com

Secretary-Treasurer

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

Board Chair

Kacie Ulhorn, DVM 2094 Highway 100 Hermann, MO 65041 573-486-2515 • kulhorn@gmail.com

District Delegates

Tom Rose, DVM: West Central Delegate 210 S. Keene Street Columbia, MO 65201 573-449-3791 tomrose@centurytel.net

Jeffrey Sparks, DVM: North Central Delegate 26027 Hwy 11 St. Catharine, MO 64628 660-412-2230 Jsparks1980@icloud.com

Kenton Morgan, DVM: Northwest Delegate 111 SE 4th Street Faucett, MO 913-526-6298 momuledr@gmail.com

Laura Moon, DVM: Northeast Delegate 860 Country Road 409 Fayette, MO 65248 573-808-7023 lauramoondvm@gmail.com

Adam Duris, DVM: Greater St. Louis Delegate 329 Glan Tai Drive St. Louis, MO 63011 985-630-3992 aduris@heartlandvetpartners.com

Sean Byrd, DVM: Southeast Delegate 2139 Megan Dr Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 573-334-6283 drbyrd@skyviewvet.com

Justin Berger: East Central Delegate 16320 Country Road 8410 Rolla, MO 65401

573-364-7100 Muledoc98@gmail.com

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

Julie King, DVM: Southwest Delegate 29 Wintergreen Road, Suite A Branson, MO 65616 417-337-9777 Work 417-337-9773 Fax king84.jk@gmail.com

At-Large Delegates

Melissa Boldan, DVM 3500 Teakwood Court Columbia, MO 65203 573-514-5574 • mboldan3@gmail.com

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

Kathryn Bell, DVM

700 S Shelby Rd Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 573-785-1471

kathryndvm@gmail.com

Ex-Officio Members

Srinand “Sri” Sreevatsan, DVM MU CVM Dean

900 East Campus Dr., Columbia, MO 65211 573-882-3064 Work 573-884-5444 Fax ssreevatsan@missouri.edu

Carol Ryan, DVM

AVMA Dist. VII Representative 224 Deer View Dr., Troy, MO 63379

636-327-6488 Work

636-639-5561 Fax Rhodesgang@yahoo.com

Jessica Stroupe, DVM

AVMA Delegate

293 Hwy 5 & 240, Fayette, MO 65248

573-881-5626 Work manicmiler@gmail.com

Chuck Barry, DVM

AVMA Alt-Delegate

227 SE 13 Hwy, Warrensburg, MO 64093 660-422-7839 Work 660-422-7375 Fax chuck.barry63@gmail.com

Stephanie Gilliam, RVT MVTA Legislative Chair 3507 State Road E, Auxvasse, MO 65231 573-631-8290 stephaniegilliam@macc.edu

Cliff Miller, DVM

Legislative Committee Chair 1709 E Urbandale Drive, Moberly, MO 65270 660-263-9797

Drmiller@greenhillsvetclinic.com

Brody Brown Student Board Member brodynbrown01@gmail.com

Lillie Snider

Alternate Student Board Member lbsmrt@umsystem.edu

MVMA Committee Members

Advisory Committee to the College of Veterinary Medicine

Rodney Chapman, DVM, Co-chair, West Central

Clark Fobian, DVM, Co-chair, West Central

Christopher Baughman, DVM, Northeast

Gregory Boyer, DVM, East Central

Terry Ann Chapman, DVM, West Central

Roger Dozier, DVM, East Central

Peggy Fisher, DVM, Southeast

Clinton Jones, DVM, Southeast

Deborah Leach, DVM, West Central

Edward Migneco, DVM, Greater St. Louis Forest Miller, DVM, Northwest

Ryan Montgomery, DVM, North Central

Ronald Palmer, DVM, Northwest

Craig Payne, DVM, West Central

Ed Powell, DVM, Northwest

Srinand Sreevatsan, DVM, West Central

Animal Welfare Committee

John Bates DVM, Chair, Greater St. Louis

Frankie Lynn Bowers, DVM, Southwest

Corinne Bromfield, DVM, West Central

Phil Brown, DVM, Southwest

Peggy Callow, DVM, Southwest

Rachel Cook, DVM, East Central

Marcy Hammerle, DVM, Greater St. Louis

Linda Hickam, DVM, Northeast

Cia Johnson, DVM,AVMA

Kellien Kuschel, DVM, West Central

Erika Leisner,DVM, West Central

Lawrence Kovac, DVM, Kansas City

Kellien Kuschel, DVM, West Central

Erika Leisner,DVM, West Central

Tom Lenz, DVM, Greater Kansas City

Chelsea Mathews, DVM, West Central

Cynthia McDowell, DVM, Southeast

James Mrkvicka, DVM, Northwest

Jean Schmidt, DVM, West Central

Jill Stohs, DVM, Kansas City

Steve Strubberg, DVM, East Central

Christina Venner, DVM, Kansas City

Jamie Woodworth, DVM, Greater St. Louis Convention Planning Committee

Lynn Martin, DVM, Chair, West Central

Christi Belew, DVM, Greater Kansas City

Cindy Cravens, DVM, West Central

Jessica Dean, DVM, Greater St. Louis

Abby Whitting, DVM, Greater St. Louis

Erica Nowlin, DVM, Greater Kansas City

Jessi Farris, DVM, Greater St. Louis

Tim Evans, DVM, West Central

Stephanie Gilliam, RVT

Jamie Hall, DVM, East Central

Hannah Leventhal, DVM, West Central

Laura Moon, DVM, West Central

Jason Nickell, DVM, Greater Kansas City

Shelia Taylor, DVM, Southwest

Kacie Ulhorn, DVM, East Central

David Wilson, DVM, West Central Emergency Management and Public Health Committee

Cathy Vogelweid, DVM, Chair, West Central

John Bates, DVM, Greater St. Louis

Molly Baker

Monica Beddo

Peggy Callow, DVM, Greater St. Louis

Lewis Cody, DVM, West Central

Peggy Fisher, DVM, Southeast

Ashley French, DVM, East Central

Stephen Goff, DVM, Northwest

John Holste, DVM, West Central

David Hopson, DVM, East Central

Steven Howerton, DVM, Southwest

Travis Inman, DVM, West Central

Bill Jones, DVM, West Central

Marie Kerl, DVM, West Central

Linda Lackman, DVM, East Central

Hannah Leventhal, DVM, West Central

Charles Massengill, DVM, East Central

Kaitlin McDaniel, DVM

Kenneth Moorman, DVM, Greater St. Louis

Christine Nagel, DVM, Greater St. Louis

Stephen Patterson, DVM, Northeast

Michael Pfander, DVM, Southwest

Gerald Rainey, DVM, Northwest

Thomas Rose, DVM, West Central, Thomas Rouse, DVM, Southwest

Loren Schultz, DVM, West Central

Karen Smith, DVM, Southwest

Tyler Sneft, DVM, West Central

Kelvin Urday, DVM Greater St. Louis

Christina Venner, DVM, North Central

Equine Committee

Bruce Whittle, DVM, Chair, North Central

Gabby Balaa, Student Member

Dane Frazier, DVM, Southwest

Catherine Hicks, DVM, Southeast

Patricia Homeyer, DVM, East Central

John Houtsma, DVM, West Central

David Leighr, DVM, Greater Kansas City

Thomas Lenz, DVM, (Out of State)

Hannah Leventhal, DVM, West Central

Lynn Martin, DVM, West Central

Kaitlin McDaniel, DVM

Kenton Morgan, DVM, West Central

Dawn Mrad, DVM, Greater St. Louis

Ed Powell, DVM, Northwest

David Wilson, DVM, West Central

Legislative Committee

Clifford Miller, DVM, Chair, Northeast

Michael Bloss, DVM,Southwest

Gregory Boyer, DVM, East Central

James Fallert, DVM, Southeast

Clark Fobian, DVM, West Central

David Gourley, DVM, Soutwest

Tom Lenz, DVM, Greater Kansas City

Lynn Martin, DVM, West Central

Stacy Martin-Beamer, DVM, Northwest

Erica Nowlin, DVM, Greater Kansas City

Michael Pfander, DVM, Southwest

Sadina Scott, DVM, Greater Kansas City

Matthew Silvius, DVM, Greater Kansas City

Daniel Tappmeyer, DVM, East Central

Kenneth Vroman, DVM, West Central

Bruce Whittle, DVM, North Central

David Wilson, DVM, West Central

Missouri Stocker/Feeder

Quality Assurance Program Committee

Daniel Tappmeyer, DVM, Chair, East Central

John Bolinger, DVM,West Central

Roger Borgmeyer, DVM, West Central

Voyd Brown, DVM, Southwest

John Groves, DVM, East Central

Richard Kent, DVM, North Central

Brent Lower, DVM, Southwest

Tony Martin, DVM, West Central

Justin Nash, DVM, East Central

Jason Nickell, DVM, Greater Kansas City

Craig Payne, DVM, West Central

Darrell Payne, DVM, West Central

Christopher Perry, DVM, Northeast

Ed Powell, DVM, Northwest

Charlie Robinson, DVM, Southwest

Steve Strubberg, DVM, East Central

Membership Committee

Kacie Ulhorn, DVM, Co-chair, East Central

Jason Nickell, DVM, Co-chair, Greater Kansas City

Christina Belew, DVM, Greater Kansas City

Mel Falk, DVM, Greater Kansas City

Jessica Farris, DVM,Greater St. Louis

Daniel Goehl, DVM, Northeast

Marcy Hammerle, DVM, Greater St. Louis

Brittany Kennedy, DVM, Greater St. Louis

Lynn Martin, DVM, West Central

Edward Migneco, DVM, Greater St. Louis

Erica Nowlin, DVM, Greater Kansas City

Jonathon Renfro, DVM, Greater Kansas City

Carol Ryan, DVM, Greater St. Louis

Jill Stohs, DVM, (Out of State)

Jessica Stroupe, DVM, West Central

Cynthia Vedder, DVM, East Central

David Wilson, DVM, West Central

Early Career Task Force

Brittany Kennedy, DVM, Co-Chair, Greater St. Louis

Natalie Branson, DVM Co-Chair, Greater St. Louis

Annabelle Blosser, West Central

Abigail Hilton, DVM,West Central

Angelina Johnson, West Central

Rebecca Kiesel, DVM, West Central

Victoria Landing, DVM, SouthEast

Sarah Lira, DVM, West Central

Sarah Meineka , DVM, Greater Kansas City

Justin Nash, DVM, West Central

Sarah Nguyentran, West Central

Christopher Olson, DVM, Greater Kansas City

Sonja Perry, DVM, Northeast

Natalie Powell, DVM, Northwest

Kendelle Puga, DVM, Southwest

Charlie Robinson, DVM, Southwest

Robert Schmidt, DVM

Caroline Shaw, West Central

Lauren Shipp, DVM, East Central

Lillie Snider, West Central

Shelia Taylor, DVM, Southwest

Michelle Thornberry, DVM, Greater St. Louis

Carly Vandas, DVM, Greater St. Louis

Hunter Wallace, DVM, Southwest

Elizabeth Wells, DVM, East Central

Brody Brown, Student

Makayla Clark, Student

Rural Animal Veterinary Task Force

Clifford Miller, DVM, Co-chair, Northeast

Daniel Tappmeyer, DVM, Co-chair, East Central

Michael Bloss, DVM, Southwest

Annie Callahan, DVM, West Central

Daniel Goehl, DVM, Northeast

David Gourley, DVM, Southwest

Jamie Hall, DVM, East Central

David Hertzog, DVM, Kansas City

Sonja Perry, DVM, West Central

Charlie Robinson, DVM, Southwest

Carol Ryan, DVM, Greater St. Louis

Tim Snider, DVM, West Central

Raymond Stegeman, East Central

Jessica Stroupe, DVM, West Central

RVT Utilization Task Force

Marcy Hammerle, DVM, Chair, Greater St. Louis

Christi Belew, DVM, Greater Kansas City

Cindy Cravens, DVM, East Central

Shawna Esep, RVT

Stephanie Gilliam, RVT

Bill Jones, DVM, Greater St. Louis

Kevin Kohne, DVM, Greater St. Louis

Jessica Leary, RVT

Erica Nowlin, DVM, Greater Kansas City

Julie Rutherford, RVT

Shelia Taylor, DVM, Southwest

Ashli Selke, RVT

Jeff Vemmer, DVM, Greater St. Louis

Ken Yagi, RVT

Scope of Practice

Committee

Kenton Morgan, DVM, Chair, Greater Kansas City

Michael Bloss, DVM, Southwest

James Crago, DVM, East Central

Aarah Craig, DVM, Greater St. Louis

Clark Fobian, DVM, West Central

Kellien Kuschel, DVM, West Central

Mark Lux, DVM, Greater St. Louis

Marcellus Markway, DVM, East Central

Sarah Mueller, DVM, Greater St. Louis

Gary Nie, DVM, Southwest

James Schuessler, DVM, Greater St. Louis

Dewey Waide, DVM,Southwest

Veterinary Technician and Practice Staff Committee

Marcy Hammerle, DVM, Chair, Greater St. Louis

Thomas Dorsey, DVM, Northeast

Shawna Estep, RVT

Whitney Fahrendorf, RVT

Stephanie Gilliam, RVT

Kevin Kohne, DVM, Greater St. Louis

Jessica Leary, RVT

Tiffany Mense, RVT

Julie Rutherford, RVT

Angela Scherer, DVM, Southeast

Cindy Vedder, DVM, East Central Practice Act Review Task Force

Chuck Barry, DVM, Chair, West Central

Justin Berger, DVM, East Central

Frankie Lynn Bowers, DVM, Southwest

Dana Fennewald, DVM

Maynard Bill Jones, DVM, West Central

Clifford Miller, DVM, East Central

Sarah Reinkemeyer, DVM, East Central

Shelia Taylor, DVM, Southwest

Kacie Ulhorn, DVM, East Central

Bruce Whittle, DVM, North Central

Wellbeing Task Force

Abigail Whiting, DVM, Chair, Greater St. Louis

Joan Coates, DVM, West Central

Tad Coles, DVM, Kansas City

Kerry Karaffa, PhD.

Brittany Kennedy, DVM, Greater St. Louis

Kelly Lenhart, MSW

Jill Luther, DVM, West Central

Clifford Miller, DVM, Northeast

Michael Pfander, DVM, Southwest

Carol Ryan, DVM, Greater St. Louis

Shelia Taylor, DVM, Southwest

MVMA District Officers

East Central District

President: Patricia Homeyer, DVM, New Haven, Mo.

President Elect: Dan Tapmeyer, DVM, Hermann, Mo.

Secretary/Treaurer: Vacant

West Central District

President: Lauren Delaney, DVM, Columbia, Mo.

Vice President: Vacant

Secretary-Treasurer: Kenneth Vroman, DVM, Glascow, Mo.

North Central District

President: Bruce Whittle, DVM, Trenton, Mo.

Vice President: VACANT

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

Northeast District

President: Catherine Webb, DVM, Macon, Mo.

Vice President: Vacant

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

Northwest District

President: Tyler Rolofson, DVM, Savannah, Mo.

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

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

Southeast District

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

Vice President: Kathryn Bell, DVM, Poplar, Bluff, Mo.

Southwest District

President: Charlie Robinson, DVM, Bolivar, Mo.

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

Kansas City District

President: Valerie Partch, Smithville, Mo.

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

Vice President: Allison Nelson, DVM, Union Hill, Mo.

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

Greater Saint Louis District

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

Vice President: Alicia Marquart, DVM, St. Louis, Mo.

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

Secretary: Betzy Marziani, DVM, St. Louis, Mo.

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

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

MVMA Academy Officers

President: Laura Moon, DVM, Fayette, Mo.

Vice President: Erica Nowlin, DVM, Excelsior Springs, Mo.

MVMA, LLC Officers

Chair: Gregory Popp, DVM, East Central

Vice Chair: Roger Dozier, DVM, East Central Secretary: George Buckaloo, DVM, Kansas City

Philip Brown, DVM, Southwest

David Wilson, DVM, West Central

Scott Fray, DVM, West Central

Lynn Martin, DVM, West Central Kacie Ulhorn, DVM, East Central

AVMA Delegate

Jessica Stroupe, DVM

AVMA Delegate

293 Hwy 5 & 240, Fayette, MO 65248 573-881-5626 Work manicmiler@gmail.com

AVMA Alternate Delegate

Chuck Barry, DVM

227 S.E. State Rt, 13 Warrensburg, MO 64093 chuck.barry63@gmail.com

AVMA District 7 Representative

Carol Ryan, DVM 224 Deer View Dr. Troy, MO 63379 Rhodesgang@yahoo.com

Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation Board of Directors

Philip Brown, DVM, Co-Chair

Scott Fray, DVM, Co-Chair

Marcy Hammerle, DVM, Vice-Chair

Bruce Addison, Secretary/Treasurer

Trenton Boyd, Museum Director

Caitlin Dewilde, DVM, Board Member

George Fischer, DVM, Board Member

Chad McNeal, DVM, Board Member

Edward Migneco, DVM, Board Member

James Montgomery, DVM, Board Member

Erica Nowlin, DVM, Per Annum

Cindy Vedder, DVM, Board Member

Missouri Veterinary Medical Board

Michael Pfander, DVM, Chair

Bill Jones, DVM, Vice Chair

Linda Scorse, DVM, Member

Galen Ericson, DVM, Member

Christopher Rohlfing, Public Member

Steve Strubberg, DVM State Veterinarian, Ex-officio

MU-College of Veterinary Medicine Class Liaisons

Class of 2025: Sarah Nguyentran, Rebecca Kiesel

Class of 2026: Caroline Shaw

Class of 2027: Makayla Clark, Angelina Johnson

Class of 2028: Annabelle Blosser, Sarah Lira

2025 MVMA Award Winners

Veterinarian of the Year Award:

Mel Falk, DVM, Independence, Mo.

President’s Award:

Tim Ulhorn, DVM, Hermann, Mo.

Ortu Stella Award

Laura Moon, DVM, Fayette, Mo.

MVMA 2024 Legislative Leadership Award

Sen. Lincoln Hough, Springfield, Mo.

Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation

Distinguished Service Award:

Marcy Hammerle, DVM, Troy, Mo

MVMA Academy Distinguished Service Award: Robert “Bud” Hertzog, DVM, Independence, Mo

2025 Lifetime Members

Burny R. Baxter, Kathleen M. Bisges

Kenneth R. Boschert, Jon B. Copeland

Larry W. Forgey, Max A. Hartman

Kyle R. Johanson, Kevin W. Kackley

Kathryn A. Kovar, James R. Kuhn

Wanda A. Pipkin, Richard L. Schrock

Caroline F. Ward, Gerard M. Willenbrink, David A. Wilson

2023-24 Animal Archives

Pet of the Year: “Teddy”

Owner: Pat Burns and Jackie Ellis, Columbia, MO

Honored by: Rolling Hills Veterinary Hospital, Columbia, Mo.

Helpful Resources

Agricultural Security & Operations

Bill Pittenger, Agri-Security Specialist 573-751-5625

American Assn. of Veterinary State Boards

James Penrod, CAE, FASLA, Executive Director 4601 Central St., Kansas City MO 64111 816-931-1504 • 816-931-1604 (Fax)

American Veterinary Medical Association 1931 N. Meacham Rd., Suite 100 Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360 800-248-2862 • 847-925-1329 (Fax)

AVMA Executive Board District VII Rep. Carol Ryan, DVM 224 Deer View Dr Troy, Missouri 63379 636-327-6488

AVMA Governmental Relations Division 1910 Sunderland Place, NW Washington DC 20056-1642 800-321-1473 • 202-842-4360 (Fax)

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

Equine Clinic, Large Animal Clinic, & Small Animal Clinic, Veterinary Teaching Hospital 900 E. Campus Dr., Columbia, MO 65211 573-882-7821 • 573-882-4589 (After Hours/Emerg.)

Missouri Department of Agriculture Jefferson City Diagnostic Laboratory 101 N. Chestnut St., Jefferson City, MO 65101 573-751-3460 • 573-751-5279

Missouri Department of Agriculture

Springfield Diagnostic Laboratory

Rhizza Adams, Manager

P.O. Box 2510, Springfield, MO 65801 417-895-7870

Missouri Board of Pharmacy

Kimberly A. Grinston, JD

Executive Director (573)751-0093

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

Missouri Bureau of Narcotics & Dangerous Drugs (controlled substances information) EJ Jackson, Administrator P.O. Box 570 1500 Southridge Drive Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570

573-751-6321 • 573-526-2569 (Fax) bndd@health.mo.gov

Missouri Department of Agriculture

Steve Strubberg, DVM State Veterinarian P.O. Box 630 Jefferson City, MO 65102 573-751-3377 • 573-751-6919 (Fax)

Missouri Department of Agriculture

Operation Bark Alert - Report unlicensed breeders. www.agriculture.mo.gov/animals/ACFA/ barkalert/

Missouri Department of Health and Senior ServicesOffice of Veterinary Public Health

Molly Baker • molly.baker@health.mo.gov

Monica Beddoe • monica.beddoe@ mo.gov.gov P.O.Box 570 Jefferson City, MO 65102 573-751-6113 (Public) • 573-526-0235 (Fax)

Missouri Department of Natural Resources Sharps and Medicine Disposal 573-751-5401

Missouri Veterinary Medical Association

Julie R. Braun

Executive Director 2500 Country Club Drive Jefferson City MO 65109-1190 573-636-8612 • 573-659-7175 (Fax) mvma@movma.org

Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation & Museum 2500 Country Club Drive Jefferson City, MO 65109 573-636-8737 • 573-659-7175 (Fax)

Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation Animal Archives 573-636-8737 www.mopetmemorial.com

Missouri Veterinary Medical Board Dana K. Fennewald, Executive Director P.O.Box 633 Jefferson City, MO 65102 573-751-0031 • 573-526-3856 (Fax)

MU-College of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Srinand Sreevatsan, Dean W-203 Vet. Med. Bldg. Columbia MO 65211 573-882-3768 • 573-884-5044 (Fax)

MU-Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab 901 E. Campus Loop Columbia, MO 65211 573-882-6811 or 1-800-862-8635

USDA-APHIS-VS

Dr. Terry Gosch

Sandra KloeppelProgram Assistant, NVAP 1715 Southridge Drive Jefferson City, MO 65109 573-658-9850

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• A Publication of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association • Mel Falk, DVM 2025 MVMA Veterinarian of the Year MVMA Leadership Directory inside this issue.

Report Recap:

It's Time to Renew Your MVMA Membership Dues

Mo legislative Update: Prop A Fix Sent to Governors Desk (Paid Sick Leave)

Fall Equine Dentistry Seminar: Lecture & Wet Lab Registration is Now Open!

Expansion of Supervision Levels for Registered Veterinary Technicians

Rabies Titer Program

MVMA Convention CE is Now Available Online!

Essential Requirements for Traveling with Horses Intrastate, Interstate, and Internationally

Spring Quarterly & Ortu Stella Nominations

MVMA Membership App

MVMA Member Fetch KC Discount

MVMF Veterinary Honor Roll Inductions: Drs. Kintner, Nelson, and Morehouse

Equine Dental Referral Book

Upcoming District Meetings

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

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immediately bringing a bill to a vote on the floor. The Senate used the “PQ” motion on back-to-back bills to pass two priorities of the Republican Caucus. Those bills, SJR 73 (abortion restrictions) and HB 567, 546, 758 & 958 (minimum wage and paid sick leave) have provided a lot of tense moments this session in the legislature and remained top priorities throughout the year.

The Missouri Senate has had both bills up for debate and both received fierce opposition and were subject to lengthy filibusters from the Senate Democrat Caucus. Today, the Senate leadership attempted to negotiate a package that would have allowed both bills to pass, along with legislation aimed at providing financing for new stadiums to ensure the Kansas City Royals and Kansas City Chiefs remain in the state of Missouri for the years to come. This afternoon, it became apparent that no deal could be reached in negotiations, and thus a decision was made by the Senate majority to forge ahead and force these issues to a final vote.

SJR 73 will now head to the ballot to which the Governor will select the date of the election. Ultimately, Missouri voters will decide if they prefer to amend our current constitutional rights to abortion and reproductive services.

HCS #2 HB 567, et al, will be sent to the Governor’s Desk, where we expect a timely signature, and the bill will take effect on August 28, 2025. The bill sent to the Governors desk provides relief to employers as it repeals the CPI adjusted increases in minimum wage in future years. Also, the bill deletes in its entirety all new statutes relating to paid sick leave.

For Missouri employers, the paid sick leave law will remain in effect until August 28th, and then the new law will control. Minimum wage will increase to $15 per hour on January 1, 2026.

Attached is a copy of the minimum wage and paid sick leave legislation as passed for your review.

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Expansion of Supervision Levels for Registered Veterinary Technicians

Effective April 30, 2025

On March 3, 2025, efforts to enhance supervision standards for Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) reached a significant milestone. The Missouri Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA) RVT Utilization Task Force comprised of veterinarians and Missouri Veterinary Technician Association (MVTA) RVTs and the Missouri Veterinary Medical Board (MVMB) successfully amended 20 CSR 2270-4.060 Minimum Standards for Supervision, along with the Required Levels of Supervision table. Following the formal rulemaking process, these amendments were approved and signed by Governor Mike Kehoe. The updated regulations took effect on April 30, 2025.

These revisions were driven by the goal of improving the utilization of RVTs within veterinary practices while ensuring that the changes do not introduce the undesirable risks associated with mid-level practitioner roles.

With these updates, the Missouri Veterinary Practice Act now provides expanded levels of supervision for RVTs. It remains the responsibility of the supervising veterinarian to exercise professional judgment in evaluating an RVT’s competency before delegating tasks or issuing verbal or written instructions.

While RVTs play an essential role in veterinary practice, the supervising veterinarian retains ultimate responsibility and legal accountability for the technician’s actions within the clinical setting.

The Required Levels of Supervision chart includes the latest amendments, with all modifications highlighted in red for clarity. These regulatory changes mark a progressive step in veterinary practice, ensuring that supervision standards align with industry advancements while maintaining the highest level of patient care and professional accountability.

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Essential Requirements for Traveling with Horses Intrastate, Interstate, and Internationally

Dr. Lynn Martin MVMA Equine Committee

Horse owners who travel with their equines, whether intrastate, interstate, or internationally, must adhere to specific regulatory and health requirements to ensure the safety and wellbeing of their horses, as well as to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Understanding these requirements is critical to avoiding disruptions in travel plans and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Discussed here are key considerations for horse owners, focusing on Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (CVIs), Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) testing, brand inspections, and the importance of timely veterinary care. Additionally, it highlights the risks posed by infectious diseases such as Strangles and Vesicular Stomatitis, which can lead to quarantine and other complications.

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Drs. Loren Kintner, Stuart Nelson, And Larry Morehouse Inducted Into Missouri

Veterinary Medical Foundation Veterinary Honor Roll

Drs. Loren Kintner, Stuart Nelson, and Larry Morehouse were inducted into the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation’s (MVMF) Veterinary Honor Roll. The ceremony, attended by surviving family, friends, and colleagues, was held on May 3, 2025, at the Foundation’s Museum in Jefferson City, Missouri.

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.

Family, friends, and past students joined together to honor these three influential leaders. Dr. Nelson’s daughter, Kimberly, was present to accept the award on his behalf. Mrs. Georgia Morehouse was present to accept the award for Dr. Larry Morehouse. Many stories were shared, and connections were recounted as colleagues and past classmates rejoined at the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation Museum, including those that nominated Drs. Kintner, Nelson, and Morehouse.

Equine Dental Referral Book

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Upcoming District Meetings

East Central VMA District Meeting

When: Thursday May 29, 2025, 6:00pm

Where: 4th Street Pizza, Hermann, MO

Topic: Equine Cutaneous Neoplasia- A Lecture to Discuss Common Equine Cutaneous Neoplasia, Including Sarcoid, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, and Melanoma.

RSVP to LBenke@movma.org by Friday, May 23, 2025 in order to attend this event.

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We Need You.

It is not often we need to rally the membership on a legislative issue, but when we do, it is a significant tool for the veterinary profession. We hope you can help us on this legislative alert. Would you be willing to help us on future alerts?

The challenge of an alert sent by mail is that things can change so quickly in the evolution of a bill that it is difficult to apply just the right contact to targeted individuals with the right message before the opportunity is gone.

Would you be willing to receive our requests for you by email? Your help would be very valuable in finessing the veterinary profession’s interests (and your interests) in the Capitol. We will also send you updates on legislative issues throughout the session.

There is no obligation to you, but if you would be willing to try to help, please provide us with the following information

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Interested in being a part of the big picture?

MVMA succeeds because members volunteer their time and talents for the beneﬁt of their colleagues, the veterinary profession, the association, and animals. The MVMA has over 14 committees and task forces ranging from all interests and groups.

Advisory to the College of Veterinary Medicine Committee

Animal Welfare Committee

Convention Planning Committee

Emergency Management & Public Health Committee

Equine Committee

Legislative committee

Missouri Stocker/Feeder

Quality Assurance Program Committee

Membership Committee

Early Career Task Force

Rural Animal Veterinary Task Force

Scope of Practice Committee

Veterinary Technician & Practice Staff Committee

Registered Veterinary Technician Utilization Task Force

Wellbeing Task Force

For more details about committees, leadership opportunities, and other programs, scan the QR Code and ﬁll out the Volunteer Interest Application.

Completing the form does not commit you to a position. All committee and task force members are appointed by the MVMA president.

Our Committees@Work

Animal Welfare Committee

The Animal Welfare Committee has made a survey and emailed it to the members regarding potential animal abuse and how and who to report it to. We are reviewing the results to help serve the needs of the members by providing access to the necessary resources for animal abuse reporting including a flow chart.

Other current plans include…

• Publishing an article on animal abuse in an upcoming Quarterly Magazine.

• Working with MDA on education piece for local law enforcement.

• Reviewing our responsibilities regarding serving on the Animal Welfare Committee.

This Committee shall:

1.address issues dealing with the commitment to the welfare, care and humane treatment of animals;

2.utilize the positions and recommendations of the AVMA Animal Welfare Committee;

3.should interact with humane societies, livestock and farm organizations and other animal welfare groups;

4.advise the MVMA Executive Board and membership on current opportunities to promote animal welfare in Missouri;

5.work closely with the Public Relations Committee on animal welfare issues;

6.submit an annual report to the MVMA Executive Board and Membership.

Submitted by Dr. John Bates, Chair

Convention Planning Committee

The 2026 Convention Planning Committee (CPC) met on February 2, 2025, during the MVMA Convention, including representation from our veterinary technicians. The meeting focused on reviewing key points related to the planning process and development of the 2026 Convention.

Major Points of Discussion:

1. Review of the 2025 Convention Feedback: We began by briefly reviewing the comments and feedback received from the 2025 Convention. This feedback will guide us in

enhancing attendee experience and addressing any areas for improvement for the 2026 event.

2. MVMA Academy Mini-topics Overview: The committee also reviewed the MVMA Academy Mini-topics, discussing potential topics of interest for the upcoming convention. These sessions provide valuable learning opportunities in specialized areas of veterinary medicine and will continue to be a highlight.

3. Process for Inviting Speakers and Attaining Sponsorships:

We discussed the process for inviting speakers and securing sponsorships. The committee is committed to offering a diverse range of speakers and securing high-quality sponsorships to support the event and enhance the overall experience for attendees.

4. Breakout Group Discussions: The committee participated in breakout group discussions to brainstorm and refine ideas for the various speaker tracks at the 2026 Convention. Key tracks include Equine, Food Animal, Companion Animal, Practice Management/General Interest, Technician, and Soft Skills. These discussions highlighted the importance of tailoring content to meet the needs of our diverse membership while offering cutting-edge, practical knowledge across various areas of veterinary practice.

5. Open Call for Ideas: The committee is actively seeking input from the membership regarding potential speakers and sponsorship opportunities. We encourage suggestions for speakers who can bring fresh, engaging content to these tracks and for sponsors who want to contribute to the success of the event.

Looking Ahead:

Planning for the 2026 Convention is off to a strong start. The committee is excited about the progress made so far and confident that the event will be a great success. We anticipate a vibrant program that will provide valuable learning experiences for veterinary professionals and technicians alike. We are looking forward to further collaboration with the membership and continuing to build an exceptional convention. Thank you for your ongoing support!

Respectfully Submitted, Lynn M. Martin, DVM, MPH, DACVIM (LAIM), Chair

(Committees cont. from page 12.)

Equine Committee

The MVMA Equine Committee met on Thursday, January 28, 2025 with 9 members and 4 guests present. In 2024 we had decided to have committee members submit horse health care articles for the MVMA website and social media on a rotating monthly basis. We decided to continue this and had committee members volunteer to write articles on specific topics monthly through January 2026.

The MVMA Equine Committee will again host a Fall Equine Dental Seminar and Wet Lab at the Longmeadow Rescue Ranch September 26-28, 2025. The cost to register was increased to $825 to account for increased expenses but is still less than half the cost of similar courses. Drs. Dennis Rach and Bruce Whittle will once again teach the course and several other committee members will serve as wet lab assistants as in the past. It is through the efforts of these volunteers and the great support and help from the MVMA staff that we are able to continue to offer this popular course. Over half of the 10 participant spots are already filled.

Discussion was also conducted on the USDA Horse Protection Act that is going to have a delayed implementation due to public concern over how it is going to affect smaller horse shows and events. We also talked about the mid-level practitioner ballot initiative in Colorado and the veterinary technician specialist bill passed in Arkansas that essentially creates a mid-level practitioner.

Finally, there was a discussion of the Missouri Farm Bureau policy change to support allowing non-veterinarians to perform pregnancy diagnosis, artificial insemination, embryo transfer and vaccine administration by species with cattle and horses being specifically mentioned. The MVMA was able to get the policy amended to only allow individuals receiving training through a registered veterinary technician program and working under a supervising licensed veterinarian. Committee members expressed concern with non-veterinarians performing some of these services due to the concern for rectal tears in the mare.

Respectfully submitted,

Bruce P. Whittle, DVM, Equine Committee Chair

Emergency Management & Public Health Committee

The Emergency Management & Public Health Committee met on January 30, 2025. Notable activities during 2024 were the following:

Large Animal Technical Emergency Rescue Awareness and Operations Class, August 24-25, 2024

Members of the Volunteer Vet Corps (VVC), students and faculty from the MU College of Veterinary Medicine, and first-responders from the Boone County Fire Protection District (BCFPD) trained together to learn and practice technical emergency large animal rescue procedures during an Operations level course on August 24-25, 2024. The class included both classroom and hands-on instruction. Faculty instructors from the CVM included Drs. Martha Scharf, Tamara Gull, Loren Schultz and Corrine Bromfield. Other DVM instructors included Drs. Keith Branson, Catherine Vogelweid, Bill Jones and Mieke Schotte. Assistant Chief Chuck Leake, Operations Bureau Director Doug Westhoff, Clint Walker and Lee Turner (retired) were the instructing faculty from the BCFPD. The course emphasized the importance of working as a team to combine the knowledge of veterinarians in the assessment and care of animals with the technical expertise in rescue methods and equipment that resides within the fire service. The course was approved by the MVMA Academy for 6 hours of CE.

Medical Reserve Corps Update

Dr. Catherine Vogelweid, Dr. Bill Jones and Executive Director Julie Braun attended the MRC Leadership Summit on May 30 and 31. Dr. Vogelweid attended a second Leadership Summit on November 7 and 8. Veterinary input was sought as the MRC units work to develop a Mission Set for Pet Sheltering.

Updates from the VMDL and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

Shuping Zhang provided a thorough summary of annual testing activity at the VMDL, and she provided an update about on-going construction to upgrade the Diagnostic Laboratory.

Molly Baker from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services gave an update of zoonotic disease activity during the past year.

Cathy Vogelweid, DVM, Chair

Veterinary Technician and Practice Staff Committee

The Veterinary Technician and Practice staff Committee, along with the RVT Utilization Task Force, worked with the MOVTA and licensing board to expand the supervision levels for registered veterinary technicians (RVT). These changes are intended to help veterinarians better utilize their RVTs, help with job satisfaction and better manage work flow. (See page 25 for updated information.)

Submitted by, Marcy

Hammerle, Chair

MVMA Committees & Responsibilities

ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

1. Provide a forum for the free exchange of information in regard to relationships of the College of Veterinary Medicine and the veterinary profession in Missouri;

2. Provide the College of Veterinary Medicine with counsel and advice concerning its goals, priorities, programs and other responsibilities;

3. Serve as one vehicle of communication between the veterinary profession and the College;

4. Provide the College of Veterinary Medicine with information relative to concerns of the veterinary profession;

5. Provide the veterinary profession with information concerning the College, its goals, priorities, and programs;

6. Submit an annual report to the MVMA Executive Board and membership

ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE

1. Address issues dealing with the commitment to the welfare, care and humane treatment of animals;

2. Utilize the positions and recommendations of the AVMA Animal Welfare Committee;

3. Should interact with humane societies, livestock and farm organizations and other animal welfare groups;

4. Advise the MVMA Executive Board and membership on current opportunities to promote animal welfare in Missouri;

5. Work closely with the Public Relations Committee on animal welfare issues;

6. Submit an annual report to the MVMA Executive Board and Membership

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE

1. Be composed of at least twelve (12) veterinarians of which three (3) will represent companion animal medicine, three (3) equine medicine, three (3) ruminant medicine, and three (3) swine medicine;

2. Investigate the prevalence and incidence of animal diseases throughout the State and advise the MVMA membership and other persons of important disease problems;

3. Provide recommendations for disease control programs as necessary to regulatory officials in federal and state government;

4. Submit an annual report to the MVMA Executive Board and membership.

EQUINE COMMITTEE

1. Be composed of 10 members that have expressed an equine interest, one from each of the districts of the MVMA;

2. Oversee the guidelines, implementation, and promotion of the Missouri Association of Equine Practitioners;

3. provide a forum for the free exchange of information regarding equine veterinary medicine in the state of Missouri;

4. Submit an annual report to the MVMA Executive Board and membership;

5. Provide to the MVMA office copies of all minutes, and correspondence received and sent. These items will be maintained in the committee file;

MVMA Committees & Responsibilities

LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE

1. Review legislation, both beneficial and detrimental, affecting the veterinary medical profession and/or groups closely allied to the profession and inform members of the profession and others of the view of the MVMA;

2. Inform the MVMA Executive Board and membership of pending legislation and its possible effect upon the profession and the public;

3. Seek direction from the MVMA legislative consultant concerning legislation affecting the veterinary medical profession;

4. Formulate and implement plans and procedures necessary to obtain passage of any legislation approved and supported by the MVMA;

5. Begin functional year on October 1, of each year;

6. Submit an annual report to the MVMA Executive Board and membership;

MISSOURI STOCKER FEEDER QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM

1. Oversee the guidelines, implementation and promotion of the MSFQAP;

2. Communicate with the Animal Health & Regulatory Medicine Committee on policies concerning veterinary inspection of livestock at Missouri livestock markets;

3. Maintain liaison with the Animal Health Division of the Missouri Department of Agriculture, Veterinary Division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Missouri Marketing Association, and other groups on matters of mutual interest;

4. Submit an annual report to the MVMA Executive Board and membership.

SCOPE OF PRACTICE COMMITTEE

1. Investigate complaints of unlicensed individuals allegedly engaging in the practice of veterinary medicine (including but not limited to diagnostics, treatment, prescribing, surgery and disease prevention)

2. Ensure that the veterinarian is the sole primary care provider in the animal healthcare system

3. Promote communication between veterinarians, federal and state agencies, along with pharmaceutical manufacturers concerning animal health and safety issues

4. Encourage veterinarians to pursue education in integrative therapies

5. Submit an annual report to the MVMA Executive Board and membership

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN AND PRACTICE STAFF COMMITTEE

1. Provide information to the membership on the status of veterinary technician training available in the State;

2. Maintain liaison with colleges offering veterinary technician training programs and support them in their recruitment efforts;

3. Maintain liaison with the Missouri Veterinary Technicians Association (MVTA);

4. Have a member of the committee serve on A.V.M.A. inspection team when evaluation of technician training program is needed; submit an annual report to the MVMA Executive Board and membership.

MVMA Committees & Responsibilities

EARLY CAREER TASK FORCE

1. Support new graduates as they transition into the profession;

2. Encourage and increase participation of new graduates in organized veterinary medicine;

3. Increase attendance of students and new grads at annual convention;

4. Bridge the communication gap between generations of practitioners in our industry.

RURAL ANIMAL VETERINARY TASK FORCE

1. To determine if a large animal veterinarian shortage exists;

2. Investigate the causes and circumstances of the perceived shortage;

3. Evaluate existing efforts to address shortages, and recommend what steps should be taken.

WELLBEING TASK FORCE

1. To identify existing resources for assistance in the areas of suicide, depression, dependency, compassion fatigue, and life balance in order to compile a guide to those resources for our members.

REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN UTILIZATION TASK FORCE

1. Our objectives are to support practice staff and to continue to develop our relationship with the technician association;

2. Work on programming for the conference;

3. Most recently, talk about the skills list and ways to inform our members about the utilization of credentials.

Missouri Veterinary Medical Association

MVMA Member Benefits and Programs

Legislative and Governmental Representation

MVMA represents your interests at the state capitol and to governmental agencies. As a member you have the opportunity, if you wish, to make a difference by becoming educated on the issues, and impacting your legislators through emails, telephone calls, letters or personal visits. MVMA provides you the tools to Take Legislative Action and creates the opportunity for you to use them for the betterment of veterinary medicine and animal and human health in the State of Missouri.

Telephone & Email Support

Your MVMA staff will personally answer your calls and emails. You will talk to a staff member live during office hours. We're here to serve our MVMA members. If we don't know the answer to your question, or if we do not know where you can find the answer, we will find out. Call 573-6368612 or email us at mvma@movma.org .

Convention Registration

Your membership saves you over $150 compared to non-member registration to our MVMA Annual Convention and its extensive continuing education program. If you are a new, first-time member, you receive free registration to next year's convention. If you are a recent graduate, you qualify for registration discounts to this great meeting. Choose 24 hours of CE from over 60 hours offered in six different tracks.

Rabies Vaccination & Titer

Check out this rabies program that helps you and your practice staff stay up to date on your rabies vaccinations and titers.

Personal Dashboard in Website

Take control of your information on file. Update your personal and contact information as well as your clinic information. View your pending invoices and payments received. Login in at www.movma.org

MVMA Quarterly

Make sure we have your email address on file to receive MVMA's outstanding Quarterly Magazine to get a bird's eye perspective of your profession in Missouri. Digital copy emailed free, printed copy sent for only $8 annually.

Executive Report E-Newsletter

Receive updates on breaking news, medical alerts, upcoming events and other timely information every Missouri veterinarian should know with the Executive Report E Newsletter.

Free Classified Advertising

Take advantage of free classified ads in the MVMA Quarterly each year for MVMA members. These classifieds are posted on the website between publication dates of the Quarterly.

National Employment Advertising

The Veterinary Career Network provides nationwide Classified Advertising for our members, at a great low rate for employers and free for job seekers. Have access to hundreds of jobs and resumes. Go to http://careers.movma.org/ for more info.

Discount rate for Fetch in KC

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Local Veterinary Medical Association Meeting Notices

Receive notices of local Veterinary Medical Association meetings and continuing education opportunities in your area.

MVMA Educational Seminars & Workshops

Deep discounts on registration fees for MVMA's educational seminars throughout the year, including the MVMA Summer Equine Program, the Fall Equine Dental Wetlab, and Volunteer Veterinary Corps Trainings.

Missouri Volunteer Veterinary Corps (MOVVC)

For those so inclined, the MVMA Volunteer Veterinary Corps offers members an opportunity to get "plugged in" to disaster rescue and response efforts, and foreign animal disease outbreak response activities in Missouri. It also equips members to take advantage of national paid veterinary response efforts when those situations arise.

Additional Programs for MVMA Members:

Animal Archives Pet Memorial

A turnkey pet memorial program with interactive web presence for your clients for only $10

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Competitive rates and free or discounted equipment.

Certified Veterinary Assistant Program

An online/skill tested program that uniformly meets your important staff training needs. It delivers high quality training on a flexible schedule, special

discount pricing, and credible certification that saves your clinic time and money.

MSFQAP Cattle Health Program

The Missouri Stocker Feeder Quality Assurance Program adds value to your clients’ cattle by certifying certain health protocols have been followed with highly recognized ear tags. A new veterinarian certification webinar is online and you can submit your forms on our website too!

Veterinary and Practice Staff Honor Rolls

Honor a veterinarian in your life or recognize a staff member for their dedicated work.

MVMA Academy

Document 40 hours of CE to qualify for an MVMA Academy plaque for your clinic wall.

MVMA Webinars

Members can access 100+ hours of webinar programming and CE. Unique to Missouri specific veterinary topics and issues, webinars that will not be found elsewhere.

Regular Updates

Make sure we have a current mail and email address to receive the MVMA Quarterly Magazine and the Executive Report ENewsletter.

Ask About:

• Veterinary X-Ray Equipment Inspection Resources

• Tool kit to provide Pet Oxygen Masks to your local fire department.

• Resources for dealing with cyber bullying and mental health awareness

• Resources for dependency issues

• Member Obituary Notices

Northwest

Traditional District Meeting Times

• 1 meeting approximately every 3 months

North Central

• Spring and Fall, usually on Thursday

Northeast

• Spring, Summer and Fall, 3rd Thursdays

Greater Kansas City

• Board meeting: Quarterly - 2nd Tuesday of each month

• CE meetings: 3rd Thursday of each month (Except June & July)

West Central

• 2nd Saturday every other month, beginning in January

Greater St Louis

• Scientific meetings: 1st Friday of Oct through April

• Social Family meetings: September & April

• Seminars: Sundays in February

East Central

• Quarterly on Thursdays

Southwest

• Large Animal – Winter and Summer

• Small Animal – Spring and Fall

Southeast

• 1 Fall meeting and 1 Spring meeting

Check the upcoming CE and events calendar for current meetings on www.movma.org

Days are subject to change. Most times are 6pm.

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