Beginning May 6, OVMA’s new contact information is as follows:
Mailing Address
1472 Manning Parkway
Powell, Ohio 43065 (map)
Phone Number
614.436.1300
Fax Number
614.436.1301
Our Web site, toll-free number, and e-mail addresses are all the same.
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OVMA is moving!
2013 MVC attendance highest since 2009
This year’s Midwest Veterinary Conference drew a four-year record of 5,879 veterinary professionals, with notable increases in technician, student and exhibitor attendance.
OVMA speaks out against governor’s plan to tax veterinary services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
COLUMBUS, OHIO – MARCH 6, 2013 – In response to the new state budget bill, Ohio Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) Executive Director Jack Advent will testify today against the addition of a sales tax to veterinary services. Previously exempt, veterinarians, along with many other service providers, now face charging sales tax to their clients if the bill passes.
Haines steps up as president of Ohio VMA; former Public Health Veterinarian honored
Dr. Patricia Haines accepts the gavel of the OVMA president from Dr. Ryan Zimmerman
COLUMBUS, OHIO — MARCH 6, 2013 — Dr. Patricia Haines was recently elected to the position of President of the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA). At an awards ceremony at OVMA’s annual Midwest Veterinary Conference (MVC) in February, Dr. Haines formally accepted the position from outgoing President Dr. Ryan Zimmerman of Fremont.
“I am honored to represent the veterinarians of Ohio as President of the OVMA,” Dr. Haines said. “Our profession will be continually called upon to provide leadership and education in the care and treatment of all animals. We must provide responses that are reasoned and responsible to encourage resolution, not conflict.”
Volunteers still needed for MVC 2013!
The OVMA needs volunteers to make the fifth largest veterinary conference in North America another success! Session Presiders are still needed for the following sessions at MVC 2013:
OAHF Board approves funding for wild animal relocation efforts
The Ohio Animal Health Foundation Board of Directors has approved funding and a plan to assist with relocation efforts of wild animals currently in Ohio. With an initial $30,000 in funds committed, the OAHF is looking to award grants with established non-profit sanctuaries who can house and care for animals that need to be moved as a result of Senate Bill 310.
The grant guidelines stipulate that assistance can be requested for relocation, housing, veterinary care and general care and feeding of species needing a new sanctuary home as a result of owner’s relinquishing their animals under Ohio’s new law. Complete grant guidelines can be found at http://oahf.org/grants.html, and those wishing to add needed resources to the Foundation’s initial funding commitment can make a donation of any amount at the Web site by clicking on the DONATE NOW button.
Winners of “Zoobiquity” raffle announced
Everyone who registered for the 2013 Midwest Veterinary Conference before Dec. 31 was entered in a raffle to win a copy of Zoobiquity, the topic of this year’s Sunday Lunch. The following individuals were randomly selected as winners:
OVMA’s new building offers more space, convenient location
The OVMA’s new headquarters located in Powell, Ohio, will offer more space for volunteer activities and easy highway access.
The Ohio Veterinary Medical Association has just purchased a new office building, located north of Columbus in Powell, Ohio. The building will offer expanded space for volunteer activities.
Responsible pet ownership the focus of OVMA radio commercial
During the holiday gift-giving season, it is not uncommon for well-meaning animal lovers to give pets as presents. Although veterinarians know this is usually not a good idea, many people fail to consider all aspects of responsible pet ownership before getting or giving a pet.
As part of its public outreach campaign, OVMA is airing educational commercials on ONN radio stations across the state. The fourth and final commercial of 2012 will air in December and deal with responsible pet ownership. OVMA invites members to link to the commercial from their Web sites and social media profiles to help educate their clients about the responsibilities that come with owning an animal.
OAHF golf tournament raises nearly $7,000
Drs. Ryan Zimmerman, OVMA President, (left) and Gary Thompson joined OAHF for a round of golf on Sept. 12.
OVMA Immediate Past President Dr. Linda Lord scored the longest drive among the women players.
Wednesday marked the fifth annual Ohio Animal Health Foundation’s Fore Animals Classic. Fifty-six players joined OAHF at Bent Tree Golf Club in Sunbury, raising nearly $7,000 for animal-related projects and research.
Congratulations to our prize winners at the 2012 Fore Animals Classic:
- First place team – Foresight Veterinary Services
- Second place team – Knapp Veterinary Hospital
- Third place team – Tharp Animal Health Care Center
- Long drive women – Linda Lord
- Long drive men – Ryan Ballard
- Proximity – Joe Shaw
- Longest putt – Brad Wentz
Thank you to all of our sponsors:
- Summit County VMA
- MedVet
- Alterra Real Estate
- Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging
- Summit County VMA
- The Cat Company
- Hummel Pet Crematory
- Kate Raymond & Michelle Krocker
- Dr. Dave Bauman
- Tharp Animal Health Care Center
- Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital
- Southgate Veterinary Clinic
- Gateway Animal Clinic
- Animal Care Hospital of Reynoldsburg
- Knapp Veterinary Hospital
- MWI
- Elanco
- Horizon Animal Hospital
- Geo. Fern Co.
- Spectrum Surgical
- Arlington Bank
- Beau Townsend Ford
- Greater Columbus Convention Center
- Dr. Len Tinney
- Foresight Veterinary Services
Prize Donations Provided by:
- Golf Galaxy
- Hyatt Columbus
- Hampton Inn Columbus
- The Cleveland Browns
- Geo. Fern Co.
- OVMA
