2023 Summer Town & Country Call Newsletter

OFFICERS

TOWN & COUNTRY CALL

VirginiaVeterinary MedicalAssociation

3801WesterreParkway,SuiteD Henrico,VA23233

(P)804-346-2611 (F)804-346-2655

(E)info@vvma.org

(W)wwwvvmaorg

submission deadline

SamanthaTeunis AssociationCoordinator

RobinSchmitz retiringJune30,2023!

Thedeadlineforreceiptofcopy

tobeincludedinthenextissue ofTown&CountryCallis:

September 4, 2023

MEMBERASSISTANCEPROGRAM &WORK-LIFESERVICES

TheVVMAhaspartneredwithMcLaughlinYoungandoffersawonderfulbenefit forVVMAmembers.TheMemberAssistanceProgram&Work-LifeServicesare availabletoVVMAmembersandtheirimmediatefamily.

ReasonstousetheMAPinclude:financialplanning,maritaldifficulties, parenting,stress,depression,work-relatedconcerns,alcoholanddrug use/abuse,griefandloss,orpreventative.

FREEANDCONFIDENTIALASSISTANCE

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LaurenMaxey,DVM President

NathanielBurke,DVM President-Elect

BrianNeumann,DVM Vice President

CourtneyConroy,DVM

Secretary-Treasurer

MartinBetts,DVM

Immediate Past President

DIRECTORS

RebeccaBeamer,DVM

Southwest VA & VASART

AbbegailBingaman,DVM

Northern VA

LauraChretien,DVM

Fredericksburg

EdwardFallin,DVM

Central

SherriGard,DVM

VAEP

BomHarris,DVM

VAFAP

ChristopherHussion,DVM

Loudoun

OPENPOSITION

Roanoke Valley

JosephMay,DVM

Southside VMA

StuartMorse,DVM

Prince William

RachaelNuzzo,DVM

Shenandoah

AshleyPowell,DVM

Coastal

CherylSimpson-Freeman,DVM

Piedmont

AllisonSparks,DVM

Appalachian

Jamie Stewart, DVM

At-Large

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BretVanLear,DVM

Blue Ridge

GarrettWood,DVM

Jefferson

VirginiaNewman Student Representative

AVMAREPRESENTATIVES

ErinCasey,DVM

Delegate

DiannaThornton,DVM

Alternate Delegate

President's LAURENMAXEY,DVM

Message

TheVVMAexecutiveboardandstaffhavebeenbusythepastfewmonthswith legislationandsomehappeningsattheveterinaryschool.

Wearehappytoreportvaccineshavebeenincludedinthesalesandusetax exemption(seePages6&7).Ahugethankyoutoourlegislativechairs,Dr.Jason BollenbeckandDr.KellyGottschalk,ourlobbyist,SusanSewardandVVMAofficers, directorsandmembersthatworkedonthelegislationoverthepastfewyears.

Dr.JacquelinePelzer,VVMAmemberandAssistantDeanofStudentAffairsand AdmissionsatVirginia-MarylandCollegeofVeterinaryMedicine,hasbeenrunninga foodbankfortheveterinarystudents.Shehasalsobeenworkingonawayto providefinancialassistancetostudentsinneed.TheNorthernVirginiaVMAandDC Academyranafooddriveattheirlastmeetingwhichhelpedrestockthefoodbank forthesummer. Ifyouareabletohelp--Dr.Pelzeriscurrentlyacceptinggiftcards, specificallytoAirbnb,Wal-Mart,andKroger.ForDr.Pelzer’smailingaddress,please contacttheVVMAofficeandthestaffwillprovideyouwithmoreinformation.Thank youforeveryone’sdonationsthusfar!

WearestillworkingonbeingmorepresentandinvolvedatVA-MDCollegeof VeterinaryMedicine.InMay,IattendedgraduationtodelivertheVeterinarian’s Oath--itwasafantasticexperience.Itreinvigoratedmypassionandexcitementfor ourprofessionseeingeveryonesoproudandeager.InAugust,theVVMAwillbe givingstethoscopestotheincomingClassof2027.ManythankstoCVCACardiac CareforPets,theWestVirginiaVMAandVA-MDCVMAcademicAffairsofficefor helpingsponsorthestethoscopesforthenewstudents!

Ifyouhaven’tsignedupyet,thisisareminderthattheVMCVMMentorEventwill beOctober5-6th,2023.Thisisaprogramthatbenefitsallattendeesandisagreat waytogivebacktotheprofession.

Lastly,wearenowacceptingnominationsforthe2024VirginiaVeterinary Awards.Thisisagreatopportunitytorecognizeanoutstandingcolleague,staff member,vendorand/orananimalhero.Pleaseseepage12fortheaward categoriesandlinktosubmitanomination

Ihopeeveryoneisenjoyingthewarmerweatherandplanningfunvacationsor staycationsforthenearfuture.

30 years of wonderful

We want to wis a heartfelt congratulations t outgoing execut director, Robin Sch as she officially re on June 30!

Robin has worked and for the VVMA f just shy of 30 knows the ins of all aspec association members and a fiercely loya and dedicate Under her sa resourceful le the VVMA has a strong and productive association.

Robin is looking forward to spending a lot more time, hopefully at the beach, with her husband, Ron, her kids, Conner and Jenn, and her beautiful grandbabies, Lauren and Peyton

Luckily for us, Robin isn’t going too far. She plans to work a few days a month to help with VVMA financials. Her email is staying the same (robin@vvma.org) so feel free to shoot her a message!

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CONGRATULATIONS

to the doctors in the VA-MD CVM Class of 2023!

VVMAMember,Dr.Bonnie Smith,wasthe2023 Commencementspeaker.

VVMAPresident,Dr.Lauren Maxey,readthe Veterinarian'sOath.

2024 Virginia Veterinary Awards

Each year, the Virginia Veterinary Medical Association recognizes individuals who have contributed significantly to the profession of veterinary medicine Selected recipients will be recognized at the Virginia Veterinary Awards Ceremony on Friday, February 23 in Roanoke, VA.

Please submit before DECEMBER 5, 2023

TO SUBMIT AN ONLINE NOMINATION, VISIT WWW.VVMA.ORG/VAVETAWARDS

Paul F. Landis Veterinarian of the Year

(In memory of Dr Paul Landis who served as VVMA President, 1965-1966 and AVMA President, 1982-1983 ) This is the highest VVMA award, recognizing a member of the association who has contributed to the advancement of veterinary medicine. Veterinarians who have exerted outstanding leadership in the building of a strong local and/or state association and who have contributed significantly to veterinary medicine in Virginia

Recent Graduate Leadership Award

Nominee must be a recent graduate and a member of the VVMA Nominees should have made contributions to the profession through service to the association, such as service on a committee

Veterinary Team Member of the Year

Nominees should be individuals who, by their actions, bring recognition to veterinary medicine in Virginia Also, nominees should be outstanding community leaders. For example, an individual might be considered for outstanding work with the Special Olympics or other community projects

Distinguished Virginia Veterinarian Award Veterinary Service Award

This award is designed to honor an individual who has been an excellent representative of the profession through active community involvement and/or veterinary service. This includes involvement in veterinary and/or non-veterinary groups and associations

Friend of the VVMA

This award is given to a non-veterinarian who is being recognized for outstanding contributions to the profession of veterinary medicine in Virginia

This award was created to recognize and honor the outstanding contributions and dedication by a nonveterinarian, staff member in the practice The selected person goes above and beyond expectations in their role and has shown professional dedication to their work and/or has supported the practice’s mission through service contributions.

Commercial Representative Award Animal Hero Award

This award is given to a representative from a company that provides outstanding service to Virginia veterinarians. Also, the representative should promote the profession through liaisons with the association, veterinarians, and the profession in general

This award is presented to an animal that has performed an individual act of service or heroism, or in performing his or her daily duties, has provided such an outstanding service to humans that he would qualify as an Animal Hero.

RELIEF VETERINARIANS

Kim

Danoff, DVM

Available weekdays & weekends. 1999 UF Grad; Internship trained at Tufts. Dogs, cats, birds, and some exotics. Northern Virginia, Prince William, Loudoun, & Fauquier Counties

Current Virginia & DEA Licenses

571-212-5024 | kimdanoff@gmail com

Matthew W. Kelcourse, DVM

Southeastern VA/Hampton Roads 1992 Tufts Graduate Experience in: general/preventive medicine & routine surgery and complicated soft tissue & orthopedic surgery, Virginia & DEA license.

Mon – Sat: 6 to 9 hour shifts. Long-term (2-3 weeks): considered; based on availability & location

941-416-8992 | vvrs2020@yahoo com

James D. Meister, DVM

Available 7 days/week for short or long term in the Shenandoah Valley Available for both small animal or equine work Private practitioner for 25 years. NC State graduate. I hold Virginia, USDA and DEA licenses.

847-344-0069 | prairiedvm@aol com

Tosha Starke, DVM

12 years in practice. Personable; Available Monday-Saturday in Northern VA; Current DEA license; Licensed in VA; Professional references available; www allfourpawsvetrelief com

(540) 239-8714 | info@allfourpawsvetrelief.com

Katrina (Kitti) Tadema-Wielandt, DVM

Waynesboro & 100 mile radius; Available for long and short term relief; 20+ years experience in small animal medicine including emergency

(540) 943-5731 | 1987uivet@gmail com

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