December 2022 Newsletter

NOMV will transform the status of mental wellness within the profession so veterinary professionals can survive and thrive through education, resources, and support.

Thank you for Joining Us!

Our second Annual Gala Awards ceremony took place on December 3rd! The evening was filled with camaraderie and fun, thanks to our wonderful sponsor, AmeriVet.

Thank you for joining us, in-person or virtually, for this special event! It was a great way to celebrate the accomplishments of NOMV and our incredible supporters.

We would also like to thank Dr. Joseph Hahn, our keynote speaker, and Emily Ryder and Candice Dixon, film makers partnering with NOMV to create educational materials about veterinary mental health.

If you missed the ceremony, the recording is available on our website!

Congratulations to our Winners!

Student Ambassador of the Year – Shelby Walton Rising Volunteer of the Year – Dr. Mallory Preston Established Volunteer of the Year – Dr. Tracy Witte Committee Chair of the Year – Karla Fernandez, RVT Committee of the Year – CLEAR Blueprint

Presentation of the Year – Veterinary Mental Health by Dr Taylor Miller

Event of the Year – 10 Mental Health Tip Cards the September 2022 Coordinated NOMV Advocate Outreach Campaign

Chapter of the Year – NOMV Texas Chapter Event of the Year – Reducing the Impact of Client Distress on Veterinary Healthcare Teams by Dr Mary Beth Spitznagel hosted by NOMV Texas

Outside Fundraiser of the Year – Midwest Veterinary Supply e-collars

Partner of the Year – Veterinary Mental Health Initiative (VMHI) Sponsor of the Year – Merck Animal Health Board Member of the Year – Dr. Taylor Miller

Dr Mallory Preston

Midwest Veterinary Supply

CLEAR Blueprint/Merck Animal Health

Dr. Taylor Miller

AVP Supports Students

NOMV Student Support & Mentorship Com welcomes Associated Veterinary Partners generous supporter and dedicated ally to Student Chapter Program. AVP and its me practices are committed to the mission o it was a perfect fit for this program.

“NOMV is supporting the veterinary profes profound ways. I feel a deep personal conn with their mission, and as a veterinarian f and veterinarian operated group Associat Veterinary Partners is committed to prom personal wellness in our profession “ - Dr B Wagner, DVM, COO and Co-founder at AVP.

Koala Steps Up to Support NOMV

Koala Pharmacy, the official sponsor for the NOMV Cyberbullying Task Force, is hosting an Outside Fundraiser during the month of December!

Until December 31st, clients can get a 50% discount on their first order by using the code "NOMV50" Additionally, with each purchase made using this code, NOMV will receive a 10% donation!

Health

NOMV is Heading to VMX!

NOMV is excited to announce our presence at VMX 2023! Stop by Booth #4334 to say hi to the NOMV team and learn more about our programs!

Merck Animal Health will also make a special announcement about our CLEAR Blueprint program at VMX.

We hope to see you in January!

Dutch Happy Hour for NOMV at VMX

Going to VMX in January?! Dutch is sponsoring a happy hour benefitting NOMV!

The event will take place on Monday night of the conference at the Hyatt Regency (right next to the convention center) and will feature a speech from Augusta O’Reilly, LCSW. Come have a drink and meet other NOMV members!

Register for free now!

Conferences Page

Want to stay up-to-date with where NOMV is?! Well now you can!

We have created a new page on our website for all things conferences, including; a list of future conferences that will have NOMV representation, a list of past conferences NOMV attended, and a form to request NOMV presence at your own conference.

We hope to see you at a future conference!

Conferences

November Grants

Thanks to our generous donors, NOMV is able to provide support to veterinary professionals in distress through our Support Grants program.

In November 2022, NOMV awarded $17,550 to 34 approved applicants.

Donate to NOMV Support Grants to help support the veterinary community.

NOMV Texas at Gal

NOMV Texas celebrated their successes Annual NOMV Awards Gala in Santa Fe!

NOMV Texas received the 2022 Chapter Award and the Chapter Event of the Year their recent webinar by Dr Mary Beth Sp NOMV Texas Cofounder and AAC Cochair Preston, took home the 2022 Rising Volu Year Award.

NOMV Texas looks forward to expanding and reach in the coming year! Email texas@nomv.org if you would like to bec member, volunteer, or join the leadershi

Email NOMV Texas

Our collaboration with SendAFriend is still going on through the month of December!

From now until December 31st, you can donate a stuffed animal care package to NOMV for use in our Advocate Baskets

This is a wonderful way to show support and appreciation to the veterinary community!

Learn More & Donate

Thank You, Chris!

NOMV would like to thank Chris Kughn, LMFT for his years of service on the NOMV Board of Directors!

Chris joined the Board in 2020. Outside of NOMV, Chris is the Chief Executive Officer of a mental health agency and has more than 25 years of experience in behavioral health care. His passion for this work began as a licensed therapist serving adults, children and families in the juvenile justice, crisis stabilizat and adult homeless systems. Chris earned an M California Institute of Integral Studies.

When asked about his favorite part of being on the NOMV Board of Directors, Chris shared, "My favorite part of being a board member for NOMV was the inspiration I saw from the dedicated veterinary professionals who are committed to walking the talk. They are practicing in the space, so they know the impacts of mental health challenges and also have solutions to address these challenges. They are innovative and system disrupters in the best sense. The board and staff of NOMV are passionate and dedicated to making a significant change in the veterinary profession. This has been an honor both personally and professionally to serve this community."

From all of us at NOMV, thank you for your passion and dedication to NOMV and the mental wellbeing of the veterinary community!

SPOTLIGHT

NOMV is excited to introduce Kelsey Creelman, LMSW! Kelsey is joining the NOMV staff as the CLEAR Blueprint Program Administrator.

Kelsey grew up motivated by her love of animals and her desire to help others. After spending over 12 years working in various capacities in veterinary medicin Kelsey knew she wanted to provide more support to the veterinary community. Sh obtained her Master of Social Work (MSW degree from Virginia Commonwealth Uni in 2021 with the goal of becoming a Veterinary Social Worker. Kelsey is extremely passionate about bringing adequate mental health care, wellness, and resources to everyone in the veterinary field. In addition to her work at NOMV, Kelsey provides individual therapy at a local mental health private practice in Albuquerque, NM, serves on the Executive Board of Directors for the International Association of Veterinary Social Work (IAVSW), and is pursuing her Veterinary Social Work certificate from the University of Tennessee.

Welcome to the team, Kelsey!